Evaluation of relation between vitamin D serum level and community acquired pneumonia in children between 1 to 60 months

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Rasoul Karghar
Ebrahim Sadeghi
Amin Nasimfar

Abstract

Background: Community-acquired pneumonia is the leading cause of hospitalization and death in children under five, particularly in developing countries. Low UV B exposure during winter can decrease serum vitamin D levels, which is a defense factor against microbial agents. This study aims to investigate the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and community-acquired pneumonia in children at Motahari Hospital in Urmia, despite the limited number of studies in this field. The findings could help improve the management of pneumonia in children.


Methods: In the present study, 45 children admitted to Motahhari Hospital in Urmia with a diagnosis of pneumonia and 45 children without respiratory symptoms referred to health centers have been performed as evidence.


Results: The mean of vitamin D in the case group was 31.28 ± 24.28 and less than the control group (34.43 ± 25.65), but no statistically significant difference was observed. Vitamin D deficiency is common in both groups. Community-based interventions for vitamin D deficiency appear necessary.


Conclusion:  Various studies have shown several effects of vitamin D on health. The results of this study showed that vitamin D deficiency is common in both groups under study and of course in the case group this deficiency is more than it is recommended to take preventive interventions.

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Karghar, R., Sadeghi, E., & Nasimfar, A. (2024). Evaluation of relation between vitamin D serum level and community acquired pneumonia in children between 1 to 60 months . Afghanistan Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2(1), 33–40. https://doi.org/10.60141/AJID/V.2.I.1.5
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Author Biographies

Rasoul Karghar, Urmia University

Medical student, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran

Ebrahim Sadeghi, Urmia University

Associate Professor of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran

Amin Nasimfar, Urmia University

Associate Professor of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran

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