Obesity is a health concern that is recognized as a critical factor for vulnerability to influenza
A/pdmH1N1 virus infection, with epidemiological and clinical impacts. In humans, obesity …

Following the 2009 influenza pandemic, obesity was first recognized as an independent risk
factor for increased severity from the influenza pandemic strain, pdmH1N1. Further …

Background: Obesity is an independent risk factor for morbidity and mortality from pandemic
influenza H1N1. Influenza is a significant public health threat, killing an estimated 250 000 …

The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates that obesity alone, independent of comorbidities, is
a significant risk factor for severe outcomes from infection. This susceptibility mirrors a …

With the rising prevalence of obesity has come an increasing awareness of its impact on
communicable disease. As a consequence of the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus pandemic …

Influenza, a highly contagious respiratory tract infection, affects millions of adults and
children each year. Several high-risk populations include children, the elderly, the …

Background Obesity is associated with increased severity of influenza infection. However,
the underlying mechanism is largely unknown. Methods We employed a mouse model with …

There is strong evidence indicating that excess adiposity negatively impacts immune
function and host defence in obese individuals. This is a review of research findings …

Though we know much about development of obesity and its associated complications like
type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and cancer, our knowledge is very …

The relationship between obesity and vaccine efficacy is a serious issue. Previous studies
have shown that vaccine efficacy is lower in the obese than in the non-obese. Here, we …