Measles (complications)
May 31, 2003 by Linda Lazarides
Filed under Health issues
Some causative factors
- Vitamin A deficiency.
Promising nutritional research
Treatment with vitamin A reduces morbidity and mortality in measles. The researchers conclude that all children with severe measles should be given vitamin A supplements whether or not they are thought to have a nutritional deficiency.
Hussey GD et al: A randomized controlled trial of vitamin A in children with severe measles. N Engl J Med 323(3):160-4, 1990.
Information compiled by Linda Lazarides
Naturopathic Nutritionist, Author, Educator
Linda Lazarides is Course Director of the School of Modern Naturopathy and author of eight books on health, nutrition and naturopathy.
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