Copper/zinc ratio in measles patients.

Authors :: Fota-Markowska H
Rolla-Szczepańska R
Modrzewska R
Lis-Tønder J
Borowicz I
Source :: Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Sklodowska. Sectio D: Medicina [Ann Univ Mariae Curie Sklodowska Med] 2003; Vol. 58 (1), pp. 291-6.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Unlabelled: The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) levels and Cu/Zn ratio in measles patients in comparison to the control group. The study was conducted on 26 patients. The serum Cu and Zn levels were determined three times using atomic absorbtion spectrometry. The control group included 24 healthy persons. The serum Cu and Zn levels in those persons were determined once.<br />Conclusion: in the acute period of the disease, a significant and highly significant increase in Cu/Zn ratio takes place.

Subjects :: Acute Disease
Adolescent
Adult
Case-Control Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Copper blood
Measles blood
Zinc blood

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0066-2240
Volume :: 58
Issue :: 1
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Sklodowska. Sectio D: Medicina
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 15315001

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