Re: Foam cells (was Heart Attack)


"Russell Farris" <tryggvi@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1138029516.310106@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> The plaque that builds up in our arteries is composed largely of dead
"foam
> cells." Most foam cells are macrophages, large white blood cells.

Foam cells are not specific for infection. The origins of inflammation
associated with CAD are still being researched.
There are many bacteria that benefit the human host that produce essential
vitamins and nutrients. There is a fine balance between health and
opportunistic chronic infections. They just don't know right now how to
interpret the newer techniques such as DNA probes in finding microbial
material that is culture negative. The institution of longer treatment times
with antibiotics depending on PCR results would generate more resistance in
the long run.
The use of cytokines or hormones, agents is still being looked at.
Like anything out there, a hype about the infectious connection which
includes Alzheimer's and neurologic disease and just about any condition out
there in order to generate revenue in their research.


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