Open AccessEffect of zinc supplementation on immune and inflammatory responses in pediatric patients with shigellosis
Author(s) -
Rubhana Raqib,
Roy Sk,
M. Jubayer Rahman,
Tasnim Azim,
Syeda Shegufta Ameer,
Jobayer Chisti,
Jan Andersson
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
american journal of clinical nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.608
H-Index - 336
eISSN - 1938-3207
pISSN - 0002-9165
DOI - 10.1093/ajcn/79.3.444
Subject(s) - immune system , medicine , immunology , cellular immunity , multivitamin , zinc , vitamin , chemistry , organic chemistry
Several studies showed benefits of long-term zinc supplementation on the incidence, severity, and duration of diarrhea and on the incidence of respiratory infections. Prolonged zinc supplementation also improves cell-mediated immunity in severely malnourished children.
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