Infectious Diseases: Effects on Food Intake and Nutrient Requirements,

Abstract

The cumulative depletion of body nutrients during an acute infectious process becomes maximal in the early phase of convalescence. The rate of nutrient depletion will slow down if an infection enters a subacute or chronic phase but, because cumulative deficits continue to increase, a state of dangerous cachexia may emerge. Infections are more severe if they occur in an already malnourished patient.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 28, 1976
Accession Number
ADA031569

Entities

People

  • William R. Beisel

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amino Acids
  • Biomedical Research
  • Blood
  • Body Weight
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Glucose Metabolism Disorders
  • Health Services
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Insulin
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Metabolism
  • Nutrition Disorders
  • Resistance

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