Malaria and the incidence of COVID-19 in Africa: an ecological study.

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2023)

Malaria might protect people against SARS-CoV-2 through the stimulation of innate immunity. Stimulation of the innate immune system could be the first line of defense in the pandemic preparedness arsenal.

Keyphrases

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innate immune
coronavirus disease
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
plasmodium falciparum
public health
climate change
risk assessment
infectious diseases