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Statins, bugs and prophylaxis: intriguing possibilities.

Year: 2006

Type: article

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.

Source: Critical Care

DOI: 10.1186/cc5056

Authors: Marius Terblanche, Terry S Smith, Neill KJ Adhikari

Institutions: St Thomas' Hospital, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, University of Toronto

Language: English

Topic: Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,190