Vitamin D deficiency and recurrent lower respiratory tract infections: a case based discussion
| Autor: | Cenk Aypak, Özlem Türedi, Sümeyye Ayöz, Mehtap Acar |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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| Zdroj: | American Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research, Vol 1, Iss 4, Pp 74-77 (2014) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2330-9237 2330-9245 |
| Popis: | Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are among the most prevalent infectious diseases.Vitamin D deficiency has been found to be a risk factor for LRTI. We here report a case with the diagnosis of recurrent LRTI treated safely by empirical antibiotherapy and vitamin D supplementation in order to underline the importance of assessment and treatment of vitamin D deficiency in pediatric patients with the diagnosis of LRTI. |
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