Vitamin D status of HIV-infected women and its association with HIV disease progression, anemia, and mortality.
Vitamin D has a potential role in slowing HIV disease progression and preventing mortality based on its extensive involvement in the immune system; however, this relationship has not been examined in large studies or in resource-limited settings.Vitamin D levels were assessed in 884 HIV-infected pre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2808247?pdf=render |