@Article{Kocięba-Łaciak2023,
journal="Pediatria Polska - Polish Journal of Paediatrics",
issn="0031-3939",
volume="98",
number="2",
year="2023",
title="Effect of vitamin D level on COVID-19 and the risk of complications in children",
abstract="The immunomodulatory and pro-apoptotic role of vitamin D is still being investigated and the relationship between its deficiency and the development of many diseases is widely described. Vitamin D deficiency, which is prevalent in the world population, is under investigation, especially in the current epidemiological situation and the risk of complications from COVID-19, including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. Recommendations regarding the norms of vitamin D levels in children suggest monitoring of its concentration in groups at risk of deficiency and supplementation to the optimal level. Studies on the relationship of vitamin D deficiency with the severity of COVID-19 and an increased risk of complications after the disease suggest strong associations. At the same time, the literature review also noted data that indicated no or only a small effect of vitamin D on the morbidity of the studied population.",
author="Kocięba-Łaciak, Anita",
pages="140--144",
doi="10.5114/polp.2023.128067",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/polp.2023.128067"
}