Infections in children with simple obesity: The relation to phagocytic function and serum leptin

Introduction: There is a possible association between obesity and infections. We sought to investigate phagocytic functions in obese children and their relation to serum leptin levels. Methods: A cross sectional, controlled study was conducted, comprising 40 cases with simple visceral-type obesity....

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Main Authors: Nadin N. Toaima, Rasha H. El-Owaidy, Dina L. Zaki, Lerine B. Eldin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034118301369