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

Liao, Kuang-MingKuang-MingLiaoLee, Chung-ShuChung-ShuLeeWu, Yu-CihYu-CihWuCHIN-CHUNG SHUHo, Chung-HanChung-HanHo2024-03-192024-03-192024-02-222052-4439https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38387995/https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/641091Chronic airway diseases have been associated with an increased risk of tuberculosis (TB); however, data in patients with bronchiectasis is limited. Statins have been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects by modulating the inflammatory response. This study investigated whether statin treatment could reduce the risk of TB in patients with bronchiectasis.enBronchiectasis; Tuberculosis[SDGs]SDG1[SDGs]SDG3Association between statin use and tuberculosis risk in patients with bronchiectasis: a retrospective population-based cohort study in Taiwanjournal article10.1136/bmjresp-2023-002077383879952-s2.0-85185861936https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85185861936