Zinc supplementation on cellular immune response in splenectomized thalassemia major

• Main Authors: Teny Tjitra Sari (Author), Djajadiman Gatot (Author), Arwin AP Akib (Author), Sarwono Waspadji (Author), Sri Rezeki S Hadinegoro (Author), Alida Roswita Harahap (Author), Ponpon S Idjradinata (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The immune response of thalassemia patients is different from usual; therefore, thalassemia patients are susceptible to infection. A study at Thalassemia Center in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital showed that all thalassemia patients experience zinc deficiency. The decreased cellular immune r...