Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: This study was designed to determine the level of vitamin D in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods: We conducted a cross sectional study on 300 subjects (150 newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis and 150healthy controls) was selected through non-probability purposive sampling according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The mean 25(OH) D level is 22.26±10.03in cases and 32.3±12.41in the controls. The difference between themeans of the cases and controls were statistically significant p = 0.002 (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Vitamin D deficiency is higher in patients with tuberculosis than healthy individuals. Vitamin D supplementation is warranted for patients of pulmonary tuberculosis.