| Literature DB >> 28941847 |
Aliyeh Sargazi1, Roghayeh Afsar Gharebagh2, Alireza Sargazi1, Halimeh Aali3, Hamid Owaysee Oskoee4, Zahra Sepehri5.
Abstract
Malnutrition is one of the risk factors in tuberculosis (TB) infection. Mineral levels perturbation is seen in patients with TB. Moreover there are some strategies to starve pathogens of essential metals. Here we decided to conclude association between some essential elements and TB. Copper, calcium and iron are essential for hosts' immune system although calcium and iron are necessary for Mycobacterium tuberculosis vitality. Changing these elements alongside with anti-TB therapy is suggested for better treatment outcomes.Entities:
Keywords: Calcium; Copper; Iron; Selenium; Tuberculosis; Zinc
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28941847 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijtb.2017.03.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Tuberc ISSN: 0019-5707