Diet Induced Obesity and Diabetes Enhance Mortality and Reduces Vaccine Efficacy for SARS-CoV-2
R. Johnson, J. Ardunay, H. Hammond, J. Logue, L. Jackson, L. Baracco, M. McGrath, C. Dillen, N. Patel, G. Smith, M. Frieman
This study shows that obesity and diabetes increase SARS-CoV-2 mortality and reduce vaccine efficacy in mice, with neutrophil depletion improving outcomes.
bioRxiv · Oct 15, 2022Microbiology