Is zinc concentration in toxic phase plasma related to dengue severity and level of transaminases?

OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between plasma zinc values and the severity of dengue viral infection (DVI) and DVI-caused hepatitis. METHODS: A prospective cohort study was conducted during 2008-2010 in hospitalized children aged <15 years confirmed with DVI. Complete blood count, aspar...

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Main Authors: Kamolwish Laoprasopwattana, Chonthicha Tangcheewawatthanakul, Wanutsanun Tunyapanit, Rassamee Sangthong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3688526?pdf=render