Serum Concentrations of Trace Elements in Patients with Tuberculosis and Its Association with Treatment Outcome

Deficiencies in essential trace elements are associated with impaired immunity in tuberculosis infection. However, the trace element concentrations in the serum of Korean patients with tuberculosis have not yet been investigated. This study aimed to compare the serum trace element concentrations of...

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Main Authors: Rihwa Choi, Hyoung-Tae Kim, Yaeji Lim, Min-Ji Kim, O Jung Kwon, Kyeongman Jeon, Hye Yun Park, Byeong-Ho Jeong, Won-Jung Koh, Soo-Youn Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/7/5263