Effect of Bacterial Diarrhoea on Serum Zinc Levels in Children with Special Reference to Different Bacterial Pathogens: A Cross-sectional Study

Effect of Bacterial Diarrhoea on Serum Zinc Levels in Children with Special Reference to Different Bacterial Pathogens: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: Diarrhoea significantly leads to morbidity and mortality in under-five children, particularly in developing countries. Reduced serum zinc levels in acute non infectious diarrhoea has an impact on the frequency, severity and duration. However, evidence is still evolving on the status of...

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Main Authors: Udochikwuka Patience Ikejiaku, Ifeoma Anochie, Emeka Nwolisa, Francis Iregbu, Ifeyinwa Blessing Amamilo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2022-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
acute diarrhoea
bacterial pathogen
children
dysentery
persistent diarrhoea
zinc deficiency
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