Impact of vitamin D status and cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide on adults with active pulmonary TB globally: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
<h4>Background</h4>Tuberculosis remains a global threat and a public health problem that has eluded attempts to eradicate it. Low vitamin D levels have been identified as a risk factor for tuberculosis infection and disease. The human cathelicidin LL-37 has both antimicrobial and immunom...
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| Main Authors: | Ester Lilian Acen, Irene Andia Biraro, William Worodria, Moses L Joloba, Bill Nkeeto, Joseph Musaazi, David Patrick Kateete |
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | EN |
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2021
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/1cd2bd0e1e114bb283393f151ec86ba5 |
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