The Immune System in Children with Malnutrition—A Systematic Review
University of Copenhagen · Copenhagen University Hospital · +3 more institutions
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Abstract
Background
Malnourished children have increased risk of dying, with most deaths caused by infectious diseases. One mechanism behind this may be impaired immune function. However, this immune deficiency of malnutrition has not previously been systematically reviewed.
Objectives
To review the scientific literature about immune function in children with malnutrition.
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646
total citations
- FWCI
- 23.81
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 309
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Authors
5- MJMaren Johanne Heilskov RytterCorresponding
University of Copenhagen
- LKLilian KolteCorresponding
Copenhagen University Hospital
- ABAndré BriendCorresponding
Tampere University, Tampere University, University of Copenhagen
- HFHenrik FriisCorresponding
University of Copenhagen
- VBVibeke Brix ChristensenCorresponding
Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Topics & keywords
Topics
Keywords
- Malnutrition
- Immune system
- Medicine
- Biology
- Immunology
- Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Zero hunger
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