Publications by authors named "Barkur Ananthakrishna Shasty"
Article Synopsis
- Vitamin D plays a crucial role in immune defense against tuberculosis, with lower levels linked to the disease; this study aimed to explore that connection.
- A case-control study was conducted involving 50 tuberculosis patients and 50 healthy controls, examining factors like vitamin D levels and clinical characteristics.
- Findings showed significantly lower vitamin D levels in TB patients, with a higher prevalence of deficiency and a correlation with more severe symptoms and greater disease severity in TB cases.
