Malnutrition and tuberculosis are both problems of considerable magnitude in most of the
underdeveloped regions of the world. These two problems tend to interact with each other …

A high burden of malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV infection contributes to national and
individual poverty. We have reviewed a broad range of evidence detailing factors at …

Despite the burden of both malnutrition and tuberculosis in children worldwide, there are few
studies on the mechanisms that underlie this relationship. From available research, it …

Dietary zinc deficiency is widespread in develo** countries and is often aggravated by
intercurrent acute and chronic infections. Recent studies have demonstrated that zinc …

Background: Low serum concentrations of vitamin A and zinc are common in tuberculosis
and may have an adverse effect on host cell–mediated responses. The role of adjunctive …

Background: To study the status of zinc as a micronutrient in pulmonary tuberculosis, in our
population, with the aim to see the effectiveness of therapy. Methodology: This prospective …

SETTING: The National HIV Unit, Singapore. OBJECTIVE: To test whether zinc
supplementation improves the immune response to tuberculosis in HIV-positive patients …

A large number of trace elements are found in human tissues, but few have been shown to
be essential for survival (1, 2). A prolonged dietary deficit in any essential trace element in …

SETTING: Burkina Faso, West Africa. OBJECTIVE: 1) To determine the trend of sputum
smear conversion rates at the 2-month follow-up of new smear-positive tuberculosis (TB) …

Background Zinc deficiency is prevalent in low‐and middle‐income countries, and is
considered a significant risk factor for morbidity, mortality, and linear growth failure. The …