To study of serum calcium level in pulmonary tuberculosis patients.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Background- Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis which is an aerobic non motile bacillus. The tubercle bacilli can ttack any part of the body, most commonly lungs. Methods- Study was conducted among 30 active pulmonary tuberculosis subjects and 30 healthy volunteers of both genders with same age group 20 - 70 years respectively. Results- The low level of serum calcium in tuberculosis patient was statistically significant as compared to normal control group. Conclusion -The mean serum calcium levels were found to be decreased significantly in pulmonary tuberculosis patient. Due to malnutrition and malabsorption associated with tuberculosis resulting hypocalcemia to impaired intestinal absorption of calcium and decreased active metabolites of vitamin D.
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Rachit Saxena
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