Medical Microbiology & Diagnosis

Department of Health, World Health Organization, Rabat, Morocco

Publications

• Research Article   
  Vitamin D Supplementation May Prevent the Severity of Sars-Cov-2 Infection: A Prospective Study among Moroccan Health Professionals
  Author(s): Hattoufi Kenza*, Benlhachemi Sara, El Fahime El Mostafa, Heikel Jaafar, El Ammari Laila, Bigdeli Maryam, Benikrane Hasnae, El Haloui Noureddine, Aguenaou Hassan and Barkat Amina
  
  Background: Vitamin D deficiency can increase susceptibility to viral infections such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The current study has two aims; first, measuring 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D) concentration in a group of Moroccan health professionals, in order to determine the prevalence of hypo-vitaminosis D and to supplement those at risk. Second, conducting a 5-month flow-up; In order to detect individuals contracting SARS-CoV-2 infection, whether or not they manifest severe respiratory symptoms, and therefore to evaluate the impact of Vitamin D supplementation on their immune system. Methods: This is a prospective, observational study, which had been occurred at Children’s hospital of UHC Ibn Sina of Rabat. Measurement of 25-hydroxyvitamin D was determined by ARCHITECT 25-OH VITAMIN.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2161-0703.2021.10.325

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