COVID-19 related immune hemolysis and thrombocytopenia.

Sahu, Kamal Kant; Borogovac, Azra; Cerny, Jan

Sahu, Kamal Kant; Borogovac, Azra; Cerny, Jan.

Sahu KK; Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Vincent hospital, 123 Summer Street, Worcester, United States, 01608, United States.
Borogovac A; Hematology-Oncology Section, Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 865 Research Pkwy, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States.
Cerny J; Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, 55 N Lake Ave, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States.

J Med Virol ; 93(2): 1164-1170, 2021 02.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1196441

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ABSTRACT

The current pandemic due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has posed an unprecedented challenge for the medical communities, various countries worldwide, and their citizens. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 has been studied for its various pathophysiological pathways and mechanisms through which it causes COVID-19. In this study, we discussed the immunological impact of COVID-19 on the hematological system, platelets, and red blood cells.

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COVID-19/complications; COVID-19/immunology; Hemolysis/immunology; Thrombocytopenia/virology; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Blood Platelets/pathology; COVID-19/blood; Erythrocytes/pathology; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Young Adult

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coronavirus; hemolysis; immunity

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Thrombocytopenia / COVID-19 / Hemolysis Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Language: English Journal: J Med Virol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jmv.26402

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