| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5948561 | Atherosclerosis | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We assessed associations between herpesviruses and subclinical coronary atherosclerosis among HIV-infected men. ⺠Coronary artery calcium (CAC) was measured by non-contrast coronary CT imaging to evaluate coronary atherosclerosis. ⺠This is the first report suggesting herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) may be a risk factor for coronary atherosclerosis in HIV-infected men. ⺠Infection with multiple herpesviruses may contribute to the increased burden of atherosclerosis.
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Rulin C. Hechter, Matthew Budoff, Howard N. Hodis, Charles R. Rinaldo, Frank J. Jenkins, Lisa P. Jacobson, Lawrence A. Kingsley, Babafemi Taiwo, Wendy S. Post, Joseph B. Margolick, Roger Detels,