Relationship of Acute Phase Reactants and Fat Accumulation during Treatment for Tuberculosis
Background. Tuberculosis causes inflammation and muscle wasting. We investigated how attenuation of inflammation relates to repletion of body composition during treatment in an underserved population. Design. Twenty-four patients (23 to 79 years old) with pulmonary tuberculosis and inflammation (pre...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Tuberculosis Research and Treatment |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/346295 |