Corona COVID-19 obesity and increase in autoimmune diseases
Obesity appears to be a major environmental factor contributing to the onset and progression of autoimmune diseases. In Demark we have registered a significant increase
In BMI especially in studies among schoolchildren
COVID-19 binds to ACE2-receptor and initiate a cascade of cytokine-activation inkluding IL1-beta, IL-12, TNF-alpha and especially an increase of IL-6 and might initiate a so-called cytokine storm.
Can prospective studies with patients with and without Corona COVID-19 theoretical show and increase in the incidence of autoimmune diseases in the Corona group , including our patients with dermatological conditions such as Hidrosadenitis Suppurativa, Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis ?
Are such studies of relevance ?
Kind Regards:
Carsten Sauer Mikkelsen
Specialist in dermato-venereology
Patients with COVID-19 and obesity (body mass index [BMI] > 30 kg/m2) have a higher viral load and the virus seems to persist for longer in such individuals, according to novel data exploring how contagious patients are in those with both COVID-19 and obesity.
It is an interesting area of study especially now that we really don't know how the outcome of the vaccination phase. I will be happy to see/follow the progress of this study if it happens.
Patients with COVID-19 and obesity (body mass index [BMI] > 30 kg/m2) have a higher viral load and the virus seems to persist for longer in such individuals, according to novel data exploring how contagious patients are in those with both COVID-19 and obesity.
Dear Andrey Thank you so much for this very important information - do you remember from which articles you read about this very important information. Best Regards: Carsten
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