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Table 5 Serum Zn and Se concentrations in HIV infected individuals based on severity of malnutrition*

From: Nutritional status and serum zinc and selenium levels in Iranian HIV infected individuals

Group

Zn (mcg/dL)

Se (mcg/L)

Mild malnutrition

66.4 ± 10.7

85.9 ± 12.4

Moderate malnutrition

40.2 ± 11.0

58.3 ± 10.3

Severe malnutrition

33.3 ± 9.6

50.4 ± 13.2

Normal

77.2 ± 16.2

89.5 ± 11.6

P value

0.03

0.04

  1. * Severity of malnutrition was determined based on individual's BMI. BMI (normal range 18.5–27 kg/m2 based on age) of less than 16, 16–16.9 and 17–18.4 kg/m2 were considered as severe, moderate and mild malnutrition respectively.
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BMC Infectious Diseases

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