The Relationship of Zink and Iron Levels with Blood Pressure in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patient
Dewi Kurniasih,
Muslina Muslina,
Aminahtun Latifah
et al.
Abstract:Background: Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in Tuberculosis (TBC) causes narrowing of the pulmonary blood vessels and triggers pulmonary hypertension which is associated with iron deficiency and anemia. The mineral zinc (Zn) is known to play an important role in destroying the bacteria that cause TBC. In addition, iron (Fe) deficiency in TBC patients can cause relapse and even treatment failure. This study aims to examine the relationship between serum zinc and iron levels and blood pressure in pulmonary … Show more
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