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The association between body mass index and severity of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A cohort study

Kulapong Jayanama, Sirawat Srichatrapimuk, Kanin Thammavaranucupt, Suppachok Kirdlarp, Supawadee Suppadungsuk, Thananya Wongsinin, Nithita Nanthatanti, Sithakom Phusanti, Dhanesh Pitidhammabhorn, Somnuek Sungkanuparph

PLoS ONE · 2021 · 41 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

Obesity in patients with COVID-19 was associated with severe pneumonia and adverse outcomes such as AKI, transaminitis and ICU stay. Underweight patients should be closely monitored for AKI. Further studies in body composition are warranted to explore the links between adiposity and COVID-19 pathogenesis.

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