The Effect of Statins Use on the Risk and Outcome of Acute Bacterial Infections in Adult Patients

The Effect of Statins Use on the Risk and Outcome of Acute Bacterial Infections in Adult Patients

Background: Beyond their lipid-lowering abilities, statins have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. In view of these effects, a growing interest has emerged in the possible role of statins, in preventing or decreasing morbidity and mortality from infection. Objectives: The aim of...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Nassaji, Raheb Ghorbani, Reza Kiaee Afshar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2015-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
acute pyelonephritis
immunomodulatory properties
sepsis
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6773/14538_CE[Ra1]_F(GH)_PF1(EKAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf

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