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COVID-19 patients who experience cytokine storms may make few memory B cells – Science Daily
The release of massive amounts of proteins called cytokines can lead to some of the most severe symptoms of COVID-19. A new study now suggests that high levels of some cytokines may also prevent people who are infected from developing long-term immunity as af…
The release of massive amounts of proteins called cytokines can lead to some of the most severe symptoms of COVID-19. When large numbers of immune cells release cytokines, this increases inflammation and creates a feedback loop in which more immune cells are activated and this is sometimes called a cytokine storm. An August 19 study in the journal Cell now suggests that high levels of some cytokines may also prevent people who are infected from developing long-term immunity as affected patients …
