Effects of vitamin D supplementation on the outcomes of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Volume: 18, Issue: 1
Published: Jun 28, 2018
Abstract
Vitamin D is involved in the host immune response toward Mycobacterium tuberculosis. However, the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation on sputum conversion, clinical response to treatment, adverse events, and mortality in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) remains controversial. We aimed to clarify the efficacy and safety of vitamin D supplementation in PTB treatment. We searched Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled...
Paper Details
Title
Effects of vitamin D supplementation on the outcomes of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published Date
Jun 28, 2018
Volume
18
Issue
1
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