Wednesday, October 07, 2020

Previous infection with other types of coronaviruses may lessen severity of COVID-19


https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/bmc-piw100620.php


News Release 6-Oct-2020
Boston Medical Center

Being previously infected with a coronaviruses that cause the "common cold" may decrease the severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infections, according to results of a new study. Led by researchers at Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine, the study also demonstrates that the immunity built up from previous non-SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infections does not prevent individuals from getting COVID-19. Published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the findings provide important insight into the immune response against SARS-CoV-2, which could have significant implications on COVID-19 vaccine development.


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