Visceral fat area measured by electrical bioimpedance as an aggravating factor of COVID-19: a study on body composition

Visceral fat area measured by electrical bioimpedance as an aggravating factor of COVID-19: a study on body composition

Abstract Introduction Severe forms of COVID-19 are more common in patients with abnormal fat distribution, particularly high visceral adiposity. The patient’s muscle strength may be reduced during the acute phase of the infection. Electrical bioimpedance (BIA) is a non-invasive method for measuring...

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Main Authors: Juliana Bonfleur Carvalho, Grasiela Konkolisc Pina de Andrade, Ludiane Alves do Nascimento, Natalia Golin, Ana Lucia Chalhoub Chediac Rodrigues, Erika Suiter, Maryana Virginia Orellana Soprani, Ariane Severine Nadolskis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Obesity
COVID-19
Bioimpedance electrical
Visceral fat area
Muscle strength
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08833-5

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