Are polymorphisms in TLR-2 associated with congenital cytomegalovirus ( CMV ) infection but not with congenital CMV disease?
TLR-2 polymorphisms may have some association with congenital CMV infection, although the mechanism underlying this effect remains to be clarified.
Even very short-term elevations in fine particle exposure might increase the risk of myocardial ischaemia. The precise mechanism is still unknown but could involve changes in autonomic nervous control of the heart.