Chlamydia pneumoniaeis a bacteria that is most commonly known for causing colds and pneumonia. However, researchers have recently found a link betweenC. pneumoniaeand atherosclerosis, a clogging of the arteries that causes heart attack and stroke. In addition, ongoing research is showing that certain strains may play a role in asthma, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and arthritis. This volume, part of theInfectious Agents and Pathogenesisseries, is a complete portrait ofC. pneumoniaeand what is currently known about it. | Chlamydia pneumoniae by Herman Friedman, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters