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    • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, poses a global health challenge.
    • Understanding the immune response is critical for managing severe disease.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare clinical and immunological features of moderate versus severe COVID-19.
    • To characterize the "cytokine storm" in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of clinical data from COVID-19 patients.
    • Assessment of immunological markers, including cytokine levels and T cell populations (CD4+, CD8+).

    Main Results:

    • Respiratory distress at admission correlates with poor COVID-19 outcomes.
    • Severe COVID-19 is associated with increased levels of IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-α.
    • Lymphopenia and decreased IFN-γ expression in CD4+ T cells characterize severe COVID-19.

    Conclusions:

    • The study elucidates the immunological profile of severe COVID-19, highlighting the cytokine storm.
    • Findings offer insights for the development of immune-based therapeutics and vaccine strategies against SARS-CoV-2.