Epidemiological data report that several countries with a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D may have increased susceptibility to complications and mortality due to COVID-19 infection. These reports, however, have limitations given that they derive from observational studies. Nevertheless, while awaiting more robust data, clinicians should treat patients with vitamin D deficiency irrespective of whether or not it has a link with respiratory infections.
George Trovas, Symeon Tournis. Vitamin D and COVID-19. Hormones (Athens, Greece). 2021 Mar;20(1):207-208
PMID: 32666357
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