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Friday, April 3, 2020

In Some Cases, COVID-19 May Harm the Brain

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It's believed the brain can be damaged by viral infection whenever a patient's immune system overreacts to the virus. This immune system hyperactivity triggers a "cytokine storm" -- an overproduction of immune cells and their activating compounds, known as cytokines.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200402/in-some-cases-covid-19-may-harm-the-brain?src=RSS_PUBLIC

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