Implications of Low-grade Inflammation in SARS-CoV-2 Immunopathology.

Anamary Suárez-Reyes Carlos Agustin Villegas-Valverde

Published in: MEDICC review (2021)

Low-grade chronic inflammation present in advanced age and chronic diseases-but not in bronchial asthma-produces a pro-inflammatory state that triggers a dysregulated immune response, favoring development of severe forms of COVID-19 and increasing lethality.

Keyphrases

low grade
sars cov
high grade
immune response
oxidative stress
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
coronavirus disease
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
early onset
dendritic cells
allergic rhinitis