Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: association with respiratory infection.

Journal: Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To determine the possible association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels with disease activity and respiratory infection in granulomatosis with polyangiitis patients during two different periods: winter/spring and summer/autumn.

Authors

  • Mariana O Perez
    Divisao de Reumatologia, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.
  • Ricardo M Oliveira
    RDO Diagnosticos Medicos, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.
  • Mauricio Levy-Neto
    Divisao de Reumatologia, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.
  • Valeria F Caparbo
    Divisao de Reumatologia, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.
  • Rosa M R Pereira
    Divisao de Reumatologia, Faculdade de Medicina FMUSP, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, SP, BR.