Role of Micronutrient Zinc in Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Addressing malnutrition is among the many challenges in the effective control of tuberculosis. The nutritional status of micronutrients is poorly standardized. Zinc being one of the most vital micronutrients, it is taken up for study. This study is to analyze the status of Zinc in the serum of pulmonary tuberculosis patients. The levels of serum Zinc is measured and documented in freshly diagnosed and completely treated cases of pulmonary tuberculosis and compared with the levels of apparently healthy individuals in this study. Group I-50 Newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients. Group II-50 Known Tuberculosis patients who have completed Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment. Group III-50 healthy individuals. Serum levels of zinc were measured by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. Group I showed a significant decrease in the mean level of serum zinc (39.76+20.27) as compared to controls (86.42+16.51, p=0.001). There was no significant difference in the mean Zinc (p=0.415) levels between group II and group III. Zinc deficiency status observed in tuberculosis patients may be an aggravating factor for detrimental consequences. Therefore nutritional assessment and Zinc supplementation may represent a novel approach for fast recovery in tuberculosis patients. Keywords: Zinc, pulmonary tuberculosis, prognosis, malnutrition, MDR
Authors and Affiliations
C. Mythili, R. Lalitha
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP370939
- DOI -
- Views 73
- Downloads 0
Computerized Tomography Imaging Value in Diagnosing Head Injuries, Compared with Conventional Skull X-rays
Head injuries are the main causes of death in Sudan. The emergency neurosurgery department of Teaching Khartoum Hospital , is the only specialized department in Sudan , which deals with the management of head injury pat...
Pseudoaneurysm of Radial Artery: An Uncommon Presentation after Trauma by a Fish
Abstract: Radial artery pseudoaneurysm is uncommon. Most of the cases are iatrogenic following vascular access to arteriovenous fistula. Only few cases have been published in literature following trauma to wrist . Penet...
Benign Eyelids, Conjunctival, Intraocular and Orbital Tumors in Children: Epidemiology and Review of Literature
Benign eyelid, conjunctival, intraocular and orbital tumors are the most common neoplasm in daily ophthalmology practice. Benign tumors largely predominated over malignant ones, representing about 84% of cases in many s...
Study on the Influences of Health Promotion Model Constructs on Salt Restriction Behaviour among Hypertensive Patients Using Structural Equation Model
Abstract: Salt restriction in diet is an accepted health promoting behaviour in thecontrol of hypertension in patients. The practice needs lifelong adherence and overcoming of barriers and temptations. Pender’s health pr...
Diagnosis of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis by Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Abstract:This was analytic descriptive study. The aim of this study was to assess the role of the Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry scan (DEXA) for lumbar spine and hip joint in diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoprosis. Th...