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COVID-19 immunity and reinfection: why it’s still essential to take precautions – The Conversation CA

So, if you have ever tested positive, there is a chance you could contract the virus again. And you could infect other people. You should still take the necessary…

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With some viruses, once you have been infected and have developed antibodies, you will be immune to that virus for life. Past infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, does not, as far as is known at this stage, guarantee protection against future infections. Its not absolutely clear whether this virus may become dormant and, upon reactivation, cause a recurrence of infection. Caroline Southey, editor of The Conversation Africa, asked Sehaam Khan and Saurabh Sinha to explain.
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