Abstract:Introduction: Vitamin D is a hormone responsible in the regulation of immune response. This study was designed to assess the relationship of vitamin D deficiency on the development of infections in patients with primary immunodeficiency (PID).
Materials and Methods:A total of 39 patients (M/F: 23/16) and 39 age-and sex-matched healthy controls (M/F: 23/16) were enrolled in the study. We measured the frequency of infections and serum vitamin D levels in winter and summer seasons.
Results:The median age of the p… Show more
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