Fetal and pediatric pathology · 2018
Vitamin D Levels in Active TB, Latent TB, Non-TB Pneumonia and Healthy Children: A Prospective Observational Study.
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Buonsenso Danilo, Sali Michela, Pata Davide, Masiello Enrico, Salerno Gilda, Ceccarelli Manuela, Delogu Giovanni, Valentini Piero
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BACKGROUND: Growing evidence suggests that vitamin D deficiency might be implicated in the development of active tuberculosis (TB). We evaluated vitamin D levels in children with active TB compared to children with latent TB infection (LTBI), non-TB pneumonia (NTBP) and healthy controls to determine if there was a difference.
METHODS: In this prospective study, vitamin D levels were measured and compared between the four groups and adjusted for age, ethnicity, gender and season of sample collection.
RESULTS: Fifty-seven children were included: 24.6% active TB, 28.1% LTBI, 22.8% NPTB and 24.6% healthy controls. 36.8% of all children tested had an insufficient or deficient vitamin D level. Vitamin D level was significantly lower in active TB compared to other groups (p = 0.004).
CONCLUSIONS: Our study showed a correlation between hypovitaminosis D and active pulmonary TB.
METHODS: In this prospective study, vitamin D levels were measured and compared between the four groups and adjusted for age, ethnicity, gender and season of sample collection.
RESULTS: Fifty-seven children were included: 24.6% active TB, 28.1% LTBI, 22.8% NPTB and 24.6% healthy controls. 36.8% of all children tested had an insufficient or deficient vitamin D level. Vitamin D level was significantly lower in active TB compared to other groups (p = 0.004).
CONCLUSIONS: Our study showed a correlation between hypovitaminosis D and active pulmonary TB.