The world is now experiencing an epidemic of obesity. Although the effects of obesity on the
development of metabolic and cardiovascular problems are well studied, much less is …

Emerging data suggest an association between obesity and infectious diseases. Although
the mechanisms underlying this link are not well established, a number of potential factors …

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 …

Obesity increases morbidity and mortality through its multiple effects on nearly every human
system. However, the various aspects of the association between obesity and infection have …

The world is currently experiencing an obesity epidemic as declared by the World Health
Organization. The traditional view is that behaviour leading to overeating and under-activity …

Obesity is a common condition that has rapidly increased in both the industrialised and
developing world in recent decades. Obese individuals show increased risk factors for …

The prevalence of obesity has exponentially risen worldwide. The etiology of obesity is
multifactorial, and genetic inheritance and behavioral/environmental causes are considered …

Highlights•Obesity impairs immune response through altered T cell activation and
function.•Obese adipocytes promote pro-inflammatory milieu altering T cell …

The immunological processes involved in the collaborative defence of organisms are
affected by nutritional status. Thus, a positive chronic imbalance between energy intake and …

There is evidence that certain infections may induce obesity. Obese persons may also have
more severe infections and have compromised response to therapies. The objective of this …