Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Prevalence of obesity and diabetes has increased significantly in the UAE over the last 40 years. Adenovirus 36 (Adv36) infection has been associated with obesity in several studies across different ethnic populations, and usually is associated with improved glucose tolerance.Objective: 1) Identify the prevalence of Adv36 seropositivity among adults living in the UAE.2) Investigate the association of Adv36 infection wit...