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ReviewIndian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine2026

The Bacterial, Viral, and Microbiome Contributions in Cardiovascular Diseases: A Narrative Review.

Shyamala Ravikoti, Vikas Bhatia, Mohanasundari Saykkulandai Kuppuswamy

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Review in Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Shyamala RavikotiDepartment of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bibinagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Vikas BhatiaDepartment of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bibinagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Mohanasundari Saykkulandai KuppuswamyCollege of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bibinagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. While traditional risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and lifestyle behaviors are well-documented, emerging evidence highlights the role of microbial agents in contributing to cardiovascular risk. This narrative review explores the epidemiological evidence linking various microbes, including bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, to cardiovascular diseases. The review focuses on mechanisms such as chronic inflammation, molecular mimicry, endothelial dysfunction, and direct microbial invasion of cardiovascular tissues. By synthesizing data from recent studies, this paper aims to focus the significance of microbes in the context of cardiovascular health, identify gaps in current knowledge, and suggest directions for future research.

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Atherosclerosisbacterial infectionscardiovascular diseasesrisk factorsviral infections inflammation

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PMID42639607
PMCPMC13502973

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