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This study examined the association between vitamin D deficiency and urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children aged 1-5 years. 82 children with culture-proven UTIs were compared to 82 healthy children. The mean vitamin D level was significantly lower in the UTI group compared to controls. Vitamin D deficiency was present in 41.5% of UTI patients and 12.2% of controls. Children with vitamin D deficiency had a 2.48 times higher risk of UTIs. The study concluded that vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor

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Siti Huzaifahh

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