By
Liesl Grobler et al.
Published: July 13, 2016, 2:45 p.m.·
Tags:
Treatment,
TB care
Abstract
Background
Tuberculosis and malnutrition are linked in a complex relationship. Tuberculosis may cause undernutrition through increased metabolic demands and decreased intake, and nutritional deficiencies may worsen the disease, or delay recovery by depressing important immune functions. At present, there is no evidence-based nutritional guidance for adults and children being treated for tuberculosis.
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