Effect of zinc supplementation on symptom reduction and length of hospital stay among pediatric patients with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Zinc is considered an essential multipurpose trace element because of its ability to act as a cofactor and signaling molecule. As reported in earlier studies of pediatric respiratory infection management, zinc exhibits potent immunoregulatory and antiviral properties, but its effects on pediatric patients with COVID-19 remain unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the extent to which zinc supplementation improves COVID-19 symptoms, length of hospitalization and, to determine how zinc supplementation impacts ICU admission, in-hospital mortality, need for ventilation, duration of ventilation, need for vasopressors, development of liver injury, or respiratory failure.

Methods

Pediatric patients younger than 18 years with confirmed COVID-19 infection during t

SUBMITTER: Ibrahim Alhajjaji G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9984234 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature