Iron Nutrition, Immunity and Infection,
Abstract
During infection, physiological mechanisms withhold iron from invading microorganisms by sequestering it in tissue stores. These mechanisms increase the concentration of unsaturated transferrin in plasma by reducing plasma iron values. In contrast to the need for iron administration in patients with iron-deficiency, therapeutic iron is of no benefit and may be harmful if given during infection. In patients with coexisting protein-energy malnutrition and iron deficiency, iron therapy may be associated with the reemergence of a latent infection. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 28, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA091476
Entities
People
- William R. Beisel
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases