| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2863849 | The American Journal of the Medical Sciences | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Statin use was associated with an increased incidence of common infections but not influenza or fungal infections. This study does not support a protective role of statins in infection prevention; however, the influence of potential confounders cannot be excluded.
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Authors
John P. MD, Sayed K. MD, Christopher R. PharmD, MSc, Kelly R. PharmD, Eric M. MD, MSc, Mary Jo PhD, Christine U. PharmD, PhD, Ishak A. MD,