Viruses and Atherosclerosis

The Hypothesis of Virus-Driven Atherosclerosis.- The Role of Herpes Simplex Virus-1 and Herpes Simplex Virus-2 in Atherosclerosis.- How may HSV promote atherosclerosis?.- Evidence from epidemiological studies.- Evidence from cardiovascular events.- The Role of Epstein-Barr virus in Atherosclerosis.- EBV and atherosclerosis: the published data from basic and epidemiological investigations.- The Role of Enteroviruses, Parvovirus B19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Measles Virus in Atherosclerosis.- Enteroviruses.- Parvovirus B19.- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).- Measles Virus.- The Role of Hepatitis A, B, and C in Atherosclerosis.- Hepatitis A virus (HAV), atherosclerosis, and related diseases.- Hepatitis B virus (HBV), atherosclerosis, and related diseases.- Hepatitis C virus (HCV), atherosclerosis, and related diseases.- HCV and changes in immunological and atherotic profile.- HCV and subclinical atherosclerosis.- HCV and CAD.- HCV and myocardial infarction.- HCV and stroke.- Conclusions.- Summaries: Are We There Yet?.