The effect of statins on the risk of anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury among patients with active tuberculosis: A cohort study

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains prevalent worldwide, and anti-TB drugs are associated with drug-induced liver injury (DILI). Statins have pleiotropic effects which may decrease inflammation and achieve immunomodulation. However, few studies have investigated the pleiotropic effects of statins...

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Published in:	Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
Main Authors:	Chun-Kai Huang, Jei-Yie Huang, Chin-Hao Chang, Shang-Jie Tsai, Chin-Chung Shu, Hao-Chien Wang, Kuo-Liong Chien
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-06-01
Subjects:	Anti-tuberculosis drug Drug-induced liver injury Statin Tuberculosis
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1684118224000690