Abstract:Purpose: Many studies have discussed the effects of serum vitamin D deficiency in SARS-CoV-2 patients. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection severity and free vitamin D (FVD) and bioavailable vitamin D (BAVD) levels in children.
Methods: A prospective case-control study design was used. Participants were divided into three groups based on the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Clinical Progression Scale. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OH vitamin D; ng/mL), albumin (g… Show more
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