In this small trial, cardiac events were reduced in the group treated with roxithromycin. These results are being reevaluated in much larger trials now so until those data are back, the jury is still out on infectious causes of atherosclerosis. At this point, I would not recommend that any patient with coronary artery disease be treated with antibiotics or antiviral medications. Additionally, until more evidence has accumulated, I wouldn't recommend routine treatment for patients with known infections with these agents to prevent coronary artery disease. I hope you find this information useful.
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