Statins, bugs and prophylaxis: intriguing possibilities

Marius Terblanche; Terry S. Smith; Neill K. J. Adhikari

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Statins, bugs and prophylaxis: intriguing possibilities

Marius Terblanche^*, Terry S. Smith, Neill K. J. Adhikari

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Article number	168
Number of pages	3
Journal	CRITICAL CARE
Volume	10
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/cc5056
Publication status	Published - 27 Oct 2006

Keywords

REDUCTASE INHIBITION
ENDOTHELIAL-CELLS
HEME OXYGENASE-1
IN-VITRO
SEPSIS
INFLUENZA
FLUCONAZOLE
PROTECTION
LOVASTATIN
MECHANISM

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