| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8744929 | Clinical Microbiology and Infection | 2018 | 27 Pages |
Abstract
Several studies in children or adults suggest that both underweight and obesity are associated with increased infection risk. However, confounding factors such as malnutrition, hygienic status and underlying disease or co-morbidities might aggravate accurate assessment of the impact of body weight on infection risk.
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Authors
J. Dobner, S. Kaser,