Characteristic features of microelement blood composition upon occurrence and development of community-acquired pneumonia in senior and elderly patients

Research results of the microelement status of blood in Karelian residents of different age groups are presented. The study involved healthy donors and patients with community-acquired pneumonia. Distinctive differences in mass concentration of microcells in healthy donors and sick patients are noted. Multidirectional changes of microelements’ concentration in the blood of the patients of different age groups during recovery process are shown.