Vitamin D deficiency and recurrent lower respiratory tract infections: a case based discussion

Cenk Aypak, Özlem Türedi, Sümeyye Ayöz, Mehtap Acar

Abstract


Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are among the most prevalent infectious diseases.Vitamin D deficiency has been found to be a risk factor for LRTI. We here report a case with the diagnosis of recurrent LRTI treated safely by empirical antibiotherapy and vitamin D supplementation in order to underline the importance of assessment and treatment of vitamin D deficiency in pediatric patients with the diagnosis of LRTI.


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Lower respiratory tract infections, children, Rickets, vitamin D

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