Serum Zinc Concentration and Acute Diarrhea in Children from Different Regions of Uzbekistan

Abstract

There are several reports of low zinc concentration in children with diarrhea. We have studied zinc concentration in children from different regions with acute diarrhea. There was significant difference in zinc levels in children from different regions. The less favorable environmental conditions the lower zinc level observed. Zinc concentration and should be considered for the correction and treatment of AD in children. The further study required for excluding confounding factors contributing such zinc level difference.