Vitamin A and zinc deficiencies among tuberculosis patients in Ethiopia
Background: The link between tuberculosis (TB) and malnutrition has long been recognized. Vitamin A and zinc deficiencies may reduce the host defenses and increase the risk for diseases. Objective: The aim of the present study was to estimate the difference in vitamin A and zinc deficiencies togethe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405579418300263 |