Vitamin D and the risk of latent tuberculosis infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) may be a risk of developing tuberculosis (TB) and thus a health hazard. The aim of this meta-analysis is to explore the association between vitamin D and LTBI.

Methods

Databases including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and ProQuest were electronically searched to identify observational or interventional studies that reported the association between vitamin D and LTBI. The retrieval time is limited from inception to 30 September 2021. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data, and assessed risk bias of included studies. Meta-analysis was performed by using STATA 12.0 software.

Results

A total of 5 studies involving 2 case-control studies and 3 cohort studies were included. The meta-analysis result showed tha

SUBMITTER: Cao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8772077 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature