Essential and toxic metals in serum of individuals with active pulmonary tuberculosis in an endemic region
Trace elements play an important role in tuberculosis infection because their deficiencies can be associated with impaired immunity. Blood samples were collected from a total of 320 active pulmonary tuberculosis patients and healthy individuals. The serum concentrations of Zinc, Iron, Copper, Calciu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405579417300013 |