Vitamin D deficiency as a factor for immunity stimulation and lower risk of acute respiratory infections and COVID-19
https://doi.org/10.18705/1607-419X-2020-26-3-295-303
Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the efforts of many researchers around the world are aimed at finding preventive and prophylactic measures as well as therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2. Recent studies have showed that vitamin D deficiency could be one of many factors associated with the development and severity of acute respiratory infections, and vitamin D could be used for prevention and treatment of these patients. This review summarizes data about the role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis and prevention of respiratory viral infections, including new coronavirus infection as well as mechanisms for reducing the risk of infection with vitamin D therapy. Probably, this review will be of interest for endocrinologists and other specialists.
About the Authors
T. L. Karonova
Almazov National Medical Research Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatiana L. Karonova, MD, PhD, DSc, Head, Clinical Endocrinology Laboratory, Professor, Department of Internal Diseases
2 Akkuratov street, St Petersburg, 197341
M. A. Vashukova
Botkin’s Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maria A. Vashukova, MD, PhD, Assistant Chief for Health Care Development
St Petersburg
D. A. Gusev
Almazov National Medical Research Centre; Botkin’s Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Denis A. Gusev, MD, PhD, DSc, Professor, Head, Department for Infectious Deaseses and Microbiology, Almazov National Medical Research Center, Chief, Botkin's Hospital
St Petersburg
K. A. Golovatuk
Almazov National Medical Research Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ksenia A. Golovatyuk, MD, Post-graduate Student
St Petersburg
E. N. Grineva
Almazov National Medical Research Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena N. Grineva, MD, PhD, DSc, Professor, Director, Endocrinology Institute
St Petersburg
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