This chapter aims to provide insights into current knowledge and gaps in our understanding of the influence that trace metals in the environment have on the pathogenesis of infectious diseases. By reducing immune function, trace metal deficiencies may substantially contribute to the global burden of diarhea, pneumonia, and malaria. Improved methods and biomarkers for assessing the risk of trace metals deficiencies and toxicities are required.
Authors
- M. Ackland,
- Julia Bornhorst,
- George V. Dedoussis,
- Rodney R. Dieter,
- Jerome Nriagu,
- prof. dr hab. inż. Józef Pacyna link open in new tab ,
- John M. Pettifor
Additional information
- Category
- Publikacja monograficzna
- Type
- rozdział, artykuł w książce - dziele zbiorowym /podręczniku w języku o zasięgu międzynarodowym
- Language
- angielski
- Publication year
- 2015
