Vitamin D and anti-infectious immunity. Choice of diagnostic and treatment monitoring method of vitamin D deficiency
The review provides current data on vitamin D immunotropic and anti-infectious effects, role of vitamin D Deficiency in some infections pathogenesis, and target 25 (OH) D levels for prevention and reduce different infectious diseases severity. Possibilities of vitamin D deficiency diagnosis for residents of Russian megacities has been assessed. Also, authors’ opinion on optimal methods for vitamin D status measurement in practical health care was presented.