Pathophysiological Relationship between Infections and Systemic Vasculitis
Joint Authors
Muñoz-Grajales, Carolina
Pineda, Juan C.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-07-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The development of autoimmune disorders requires a combination of genetic, immunological, and environmental factors.
Infectious agents, such as viruses and bacteria, can trigger autoimmunity through different mechanisms, and for systemic vasculitis in particular, microbial agents have been suggested to be involved in its pathogenesis.
Although the exact mechanisms have not been fully elucidated, different theories have been postulated.
This review considers the role of infections in the etiology of primary vasculitis, emphasizing their related immunological events.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muñoz-Grajales, Carolina& Pineda, Juan C.. 2015. Pathophysiological Relationship between Infections and Systemic Vasculitis. Autoimmune Diseases،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052382
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muñoz-Grajales, Carolina& Pineda, Juan C.. Pathophysiological Relationship between Infections and Systemic Vasculitis. Autoimmune Diseases No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052382
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muñoz-Grajales, Carolina& Pineda, Juan C.. Pathophysiological Relationship between Infections and Systemic Vasculitis. Autoimmune Diseases. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052382
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1052382