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Review
. 2006;10(5):168.
doi: 10.1186/cc5056.

Statins, bugs and prophylaxis: intriguing possibilities

Marius Terblanche  1 , Terry S Smith, Neill K J Adhikari
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Review

Statins, bugs and prophylaxis: intriguing possibilities

Marius Terblanche et al. Crit Care. 2006.

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.

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