Hypovitaminosis C in hospitalized patients

Background: In recent years, cases of scurvy have mainly been described in populations at risk. The prevalence and risk factors for hypovitaminosis C among hospitalized patients in a department of internal medicine are largely unknown. Methods: We determined serum ascorbic acid level (SAAL) and sear...

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Published in:European journal of internal medicine 2003-11, Vol.14 (7), p.419-425
Main Authors: Fain, Olivier, Pariés, Jacques, Jacquart, Benoı̂t, Le Moël, Giséle, Kettaneh, Adrien, Stirnemann, Jérôme, Héron, Célia, Sitbon, Muriel, Taleb, Chérifa, Letellier, Edouard, Bétari, Bouchra, Gattegno, Liliane, Thomas, Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
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Acute phase response
Hypovitaminosis
Scurvy
Vitamin C
Vitamin deficiency
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Summary:Background: In recent years, cases of scurvy have mainly been described in populations at risk. The prevalence and risk factors for hypovitaminosis C among hospitalized patients in a department of internal medicine are largely unknown. Methods: We determined serum ascorbic acid level (SAAL) and searched for clinical and biological signs of scurvy in 184 patients hospitalized during a 2-month period. Results: The prevalence of hypovitaminosis C (depletion: SAAL
ISSN:0953-6205
1879-0828
DOI:10.1016/j.ejim.2003.08.006