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Vitamin D Toxicity Due to Self-Medication During the COVID-19 Pandemic – a Case Report

Authors :
Rezmuves Maria Gabriela
Nastasa Emanuela
Demian Smaranda
Source :
Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 11-15 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Sciendo, 2023.

Abstract

During the COVID-19 pandemic, vitamin D was used along with vitamin C and zinc as a preventive and curative therapy against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Vitamin D toxicity, even if it is rare, occurs when serum concentrations exceed 150 ng/mL and is usually manifested by hypercalcemia phenomena.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25018132
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.9e6fafcb619044de9353ac16fa14047b
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2478/jim-2023-0003