In recent years, the frequency of serious cardiovascular infections such as endocarditis has
increased, particularly in association with nosocomially acquired antibiotic-resistant …

Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) are acute zoonotic diseases that, early on, seem to cause
platelet destruction or dysfunction. Here we present the four major ways viruses affect …

Thrombocytopenia has been consistently reported following the administration of adenoviral
gene transfer vectors. The mechanism underlying this phenomenon is currently unknown. In …

Thrombocytopenia is a frequent complication of viral infections providing evidence that
interaction of platelets with viruses is an important pathophysiological phenomenon. Multiple …

Thrombocytopenia is commonly associated with sepsis and infections, which in turn are
characterized by a profound immune reaction to the invading pathogen. Platelets are one of …

Platelets' foremost role in survival is hemostasis. However, a significant quantity of research
has demonstrated that platelets are an integral part of inflammation and can also be potent …

Cardiovascular disease, resulting from atherosclerosis, is a leading cause of global
morbidity and mortality. Genetic predisposition and classical environmental risk factors …

Background and Purpose—Little is known about the acute precipitants of ischemic stroke,
although evidence suggests infections contribute to risk. We hypothesized that acute …

Why now? Moving from stroke risk factors to stroke triggers : Current Opinion in Neurology Why
now? Moving from stroke risk factors to stroke triggers : Current Opinion in Neurology Log in or …

Platelets have been extensively studied as hemostatic regulators, stopping uncontrolled flow
of blood from an injured vessel and allowing for repair. However, multiple studies have …