Infections and the antiphospholipid syndrome

Abstract:

Currently, the origin of autoimmune diseases is considered to be multifactorial. Genetic predisposition, immune system malfunction or even backfire, hormonal regulation, and environmental factors, i.e. infections, all play important roles in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases such as the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). New drugs and strategies aimed at preventing infections could further improve the outcome of APS and other autoimmune diseases. © 2008 Humana Press Inc.

Año de publicación:

2009

Keywords:

• Anticardiolipin
• Antiphospholipid
• Thrombosis
• infection

Fuente:

scopus