Association between obesity and clinical prognosis in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2.

Shao-Hang CaiWei LiaoShu-Wei ChenLi-Li LiuSi-Yao LiuZhi-Dan Zheng

Published in: Infectious diseases of poverty (2020)

Our study found BMI was significantly associated with clinical manifestations and prognosis of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. For patients with increased risk, clinicians should intervene promptly to avoid disease progression.

Keyphrases

sars cov
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
metabolic syndrome
weight gain
insulin resistance
type diabetes
weight loss
body mass index
adipose tissue
patient reported outcomes
physical activity