Table 1.

Effect of Inflammation and Infection on Lipid and Lipoprotein Levels

Triglycerides- Tend to be increased
HDL-C- Decreased
LDL-C- Variable but with more severe inflammation or infection they are decreased
Small dense LDL- Increased
Lp(a)- Increased with inflammation; may decrease with certain infections

From: The Effect of Inflammation and Infection on Lipids and Lipoproteins

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