Nutrition and Infection,
Abstract
This chapter has attempted to define the magnitude and importance of the complex nutritional effects of infectious disease, as well as the effects of altered nutritional states on the ability of the host to defend itself against infectious microorganisms. Despite the very broad metabolic, biochemical, and endocrine responses that contribute to the generalized host defensive stance during acute states of infection, a reasonably detailed and consistent pattern of changes can now be defined and anticipated. Sufficient numbers of studies with a variety of infections have been reported in man and experimental animals to allow reasonable confidence that the major patterns of response have been recognized for the most important major metabolic processes. In some areas, detailed information is also available at the molecular level. While much work needs to be done, much has already been learned and can be put to practical use in terms of patient management.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 09, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA123200
Entities
People
- William R. Beisel
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases