Zinc status in HIV infected Ugandan children aged 1-5 years: a cross sectional baseline survey

• Main Authors: Ndugwa Christopher M (Author), Bolann Bjørn J (Author), Tumwine James K (Author), Ndeezi Grace (Author), Tylleskär Thorkild (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Low concentrations of serum zinc have been reported in HIV infected adults and are associated with disease progression and an increased risk of death. Few studies have been conducted in HIV infected children in Africa. We determined...