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.
Terblanche
Marius
M
Department of Critical Care Medicine, St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7EH, UK. marius.terblanche@icunet.org
Smith
Terry S
TS
Adhikari
Neill K J
NK
D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors
D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors