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How does COVID-19 directly attack the immune system?

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Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

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  • MBBS
  • FIDM
  • 5+ Yrs
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Like many other viruses, it's been shown to evade host immunity, particularly newer variants. Recent studies showed it can interfere with immune cells ability to detect it within cells

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