Does the hygiene hypothesis apply to COVID-19 susceptibility?
Microbes Infect
; 22(9): 400-402, 2020 10.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-651841
ABSTRACT
In this commentary we argue that the hygiene hypothesis may apply to COVID-19 susceptibility and also that residence in low hygienic conditions acts to train innate immune defenses to minimize the severity of infection. We advocate that approaches, which elevate innate immune functions, should be used to minimize the consequences of COVID-19 infection at least until effective vaccines and antiviral therapies are developed.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Hygiene
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
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Hygiene Hypothesis
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Betacoronavirus
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Life Style
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Aged
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Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Microbes Infect
Journal subject:
Allergy and Immunology
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Microbiology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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