Hypovitaminosis D and severity of COVID19 respiratory infection in a respiratory intensive care unit (RICU) in Apulia southern Italian region

Conclusions: In this study, in comparison to previous findings, patients with moderate to severe Vitamin D deficiency (<20ng/dl) have been found at higher risk for severe COVID19 respiratory infection and mortality.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 25, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Pierucci, P., Quaranta, V., Tummolo, M. G., Portacci, A., Di Lecce, V., Palumbo, A., Intiglietta, P. L., Carpagnano, G. E. Tags: Respiratory infections and bronchiectasis Source Type: research