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  • 27/04/2023

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How does COVID-19 directly attack the immune system?

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Dr. Dr Kamran Mohammed

Dr Kamran Mohammed

General Practitioner

  • 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

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

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Answered 24/07/2025

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