Statins, bugs and prophylaxis: intriguing possibilities

Statin therapy may represent a potential prophylactic intervention in certain high-risk scenarios, for example in pandemic influenza and in those undergoing aggressive medical treatments. Emerging data indicate a potential prophylactic role in these high-risk groups.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Terblanche, Marius, Smith, Terry S, Adhikari, Neill KJ
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2006
Materias:
Commentary
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1751082/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17094793
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/cc5056
Descripción
Sumario:Statin therapy may represent a potential prophylactic intervention in certain high-risk scenarios, for example in pandemic influenza and in those undergoing aggressive medical treatments. Emerging data indicate a potential prophylactic role in these high-risk groups.

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