VITAMIN-A STATUS OF THAI CHILDREN WITH MEASLES

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  • 1 December 1986
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 38  (4) , 359-361
Abstract
The acute impacts of measles on vitamin A status of children were assessed. Children with measles had significantly lower serum vitamin A, retinol-binding protein (RBP), and carotene concentrations than did controls. Thirty-two percent of the measles patients had serum vitamin A concentrations < 10 .mu.g dl. Since measles and xerophthalmia have frequently been associated, vitamin A supplementation for measles patients is recommended particularly for malnourished children.

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