Is malaria immunity a possible protection against severe symptoms and outcomes of COVID-19?
Ghana Med. J. (Online)
; 55(2): 56-63, 2021.
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en Inglés
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| ID: biblio-1337553
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ABSTRACT
Malaria-endemic areas of the world are noted for high morbidity and mortality from malaria. Also noted in these areas is the majority of persons in the population having acquired malaria immunity. Though this acquired malaria immunity does not prevent infection, it resists the multiplication of Plasmodium parasites, restricting disease to merely uncomplicated cases or asymptomatic infections. Does this acquired malaria immunity in endemic areas protect against other diseases, especially outbreak diseases like COVID-19? Does malaria activation of innate immunity resulting in trained or tolerance immunity contribute to protection against COVID-19? In an attempt to answer these questions, this review highlights the components of malaria and viral immunity and explores possible links with immunity against COVID-19. With malaria-endemic areas of the world having a fair share of cases of COVID-19, it is important to direct research in this area to evaluate and harness any benefits of acquired malaria immunity to help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 and any possible future outbreaks
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Disponible
Contexto en salud:
ODS3 - Salud y Bienestar
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Enfermedades Desatendidas
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ODS3 - Meta 3.3 Poner fin a las enfermedades desatendidas y detener enfermedades transmisibles
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ODS3 - Meta 3.4 Reducir las muertes prematuras por enfermedades no transmisibles
Problema de salud:
Meta 3.3: Poner fin a las enfermedades desatendidas y detener enfermedades transmisibles
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Malária
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Enfermedades Desatendidas
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COVID-19
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Malaria
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Neumonía
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Otras Enfermedades Respiratorias
Base de datos:
AIM (África)
Asunto principal:
COVID-19
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Inmunidad Innata
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Malaria
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Ghana Med. J. (Online)
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
Centre for Malaria Research, Institute for Health Research, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho/GH
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Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho/GH
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Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho/GH
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Institute of Health Research, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho/GH