New Insights on the Pathogenesis of Takayasu Arteritis: Revisiting the Microbial Theory
Takayasu arteritis (TAK) is a chronic vasculitis that mainly affects the aorta, its major branches, and the pulmonary arteries. Since the description of the first case by Mikito Takayasu in 1908, several aspects of this rare disease, including the epidemiology, diagnosis, and the appropriate clinica...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-09-01
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| Series: | Pathogens |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/7/3/73 |