Author/Authors :
Kenina, Viktorija Riga Stradins University, LATVIA , Kenina, Viktorija Pauls Stradiòns University Hospital, LATVIA , Auce, Pauls Pauls Stradins University Hospital, LATVIA , Priede, Zanda Pauls Stradins University Hospital, LATVIA , Priede, Zanda Riga Stradins University, LATVIA , Irbe, Inese Pauls Stradins University Hospital, LATVIA , Vainsteina, Lana Pauls Stradins University Hospital, LATVIA , Smeltere, Elvira Riga Stradins University, LATVIA , Millers, Andrejs Pauls Stradins University Hospital, LATVIA , Millers, Andrejs Riga Stradins University, LATVIA
Abstract :
Stroke is the second most common cause of death in the world and a major cause of long-term disability. Chronic infection is an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke and related forms of atherosclerotic vascular disease. The aim of our study was to compare the plasma Cytomegalovirus (CMV) immunoglobulin G antibody level in a patient and control group, and to determine the association of CMV chronic infection with ischemic stroke, and with stroke subtype. The present study does not present a cogent demonstration that cytomegalovirus chronic infection is a risk factor of stroke. Further studies are necessary to clarify the effective prophylactic measures to determine other significant risk factors for stroke.
