Abnormal calcium and vitamin D metabolism in tuberculosis

Chan, T.Y.; Chan, C.H.

Tropical and Geographical Medicine 46(5): 280-282

1994


ISSN/ISBN: 0041-3232
PMID: 7855912
Document Number: 430555
A variety of abnormalities in calcium and vitamin D metabolism have been reported in patients with active tuberculosis (TB), including hypercalcaemia, hypercalciuria and increased sensitivity to vitamin D. In this article, the frequency and nature of these abnormalities and the importance of extrarenal 1,25(OH)-2D production are discussed.

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