Association between statin use and tuberculosis risk in patients with bronchiectasis: a retrospective population-based cohort study in Taiwan.

Kuang-Ming LiaoChung-Shu LeeYu-Cih WuChin-Chung Shu Chung-Han Ho

Published in: BMJ open respiratory research (2024)

Statin treatment demonstrated a dose-dependent protective effect and was associated with a reduced risk of TB in patients with bronchiectasis. These findings suggest that statins may play a role in lowering TB risk by modulating airway inflammation in this patient population.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
cardiovascular disease
cystic fibrosis
coronary artery disease
case report
signaling pathway
emergency department
pulmonary tuberculosis
hiv aids
drug induced