[Zinc plasma level in patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection that come to high risk behavior consult center or admit in infectious disease ward in Imam Khomeini Hospital and compare to HIV negative group in 2005]

ABSTRACT

Background: zinc is one of the essential micronutrients and its role in immune system function is an interesting matter for researchers. HIV/AIDS as an immune system disorder, presents with impairing in elements of immune system. This study was designed for assessment of zinc level of serum in a group of HIV+ patients and compare with non-HIV people. Determining relationship between zinc level of serum and count of immune cells was another aim of this study