Coronavirus & immunology Q&A: what you need to know about our new report

 What is known about the immune response during disease, and does it vary from person to person?

Many people have a strong and healthy immune response to the new coronavirus which may also give them protection against future infections. The response varies from person to person and is influenced by many factors, including age.

Some people’s immune system overreacts to the virus, causing inappropriate inflammation and fluid build-up which can block airways and overwhelm organs such as the kidneys and liver, potentially leading to multi-organ failure. The ability of doctors to manipulate a patient’s immune response with drugs to prevent this sort of extreme reaction may be vital to prevent death from COVID-19 and is a priority for research.

https://www.immunology.org/news/coronavirus-immunology-qa-what-you-need-know-about-our-new-report