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

• Main Authors: Mohd Syis Zulkipli (Author), Maznah Dahlui (Author), Nor'ashikin Jamil (Author), Devi Peramalah (Author), Hoe Victor Chee Wai (Author), Awang Bulgiba (Author), Sanjay Rampal (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2018-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 prognosis. Howeve...