[Infection as a likely risk factor for ischemic stroke]

R Kaźmierski 1

1. Katedra i Klinika Neurologii, Akademii Medycznej im. Karola Marcinkowskiegow Poznaniu.

Published:

GICID: 01.3001.0000.3251

Available language versions: en pl

Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 1999; 53 (6)

Abstract

This review presents recent informations concerning the role of viral and bacterial (especially Helicobacter pylori and Chlamydia pneumoniae) infections in the development of ischaemic stroke. Among possible pathogenic pathways that link infections and stroke, the special attention is paid to the coagulation abnormalities and immunological reactions.

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