Effect of Zinc Supplementation in Children with Severe Pneumonia: A Randomised Controlled Study
Introduction: Pneumonia is one of the leading cause of mortality among children under five years of age globally and responsible for 18 % of all deaths. Zinc is thought to help in decreasing the susceptibility to acute lower respiratory infections by regulating various immune functions. Aim: To...
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Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2018-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12277/37215_290818_37215_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_PF1(AJ_SHU)_PN(SHU).pdf |