The association between obesity and dengue severity among pediatric patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Severe dengue infection often has unpredictable clinical progressions and outcomes. Obesity may play a role in the deterioration of dengue infection due to stronger body immune responses. Several studies found that obese dengue patients have a more severe presentation with a poorer progn...

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Main Authors: Zulkipli, Mohd Syis, Dahlui, Maznah, Jamil, Nor'ashikin, Peramalah, Devi, Hoe, Victor Chee Wai, Bulgiba, Awang, Rampal, Sanjay
Format: Article
Published: Public Library of Science 2018
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