Metagenomic analysis of atheroma plaques for identification of microorganisms indicates presence of Toxoplasma gondii as a possible etiological agent

• Main Authors: Feyzanur Erdemir (Author), Ahmet Karabulut (Author), Unal Aydin (Author), Salih Guler (Author), Aysenur Cicek (Author), Selcen Necibe Gokduman (Author), Ecem Eser (Author), Selcuk Birdogan (Author), Tanil Kocagoz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Vital organs like the heart are affected by the occlusion of blood vessels due to atherosclerotic plaque formation. However, the role of infectious agents has always been an essential subject of investigation. This...