Serum vitamin A levels in respiratory syncytial virus infection.

Neuzil, K M; Gruber, W C; Chytil, F; Stahlman, M T; Engelhardt, B; Graham, B S · J Pediatr · 1994

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Respiratory syncytial virus causes worldwide epidemics of respiratory disease. Of 23 children infected with respiratory syncytial virus, 65% had low serum concentrations of vitamin A during acute illness; these low values were associated with more severe illness. Vitamin A supplementation may have a role in the management of infection with respiratory syncytial virus.

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