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COVID-19 related immune hemolysis and thrombocytopenia

Kamal Kant Sahu1, Azra Borogovac2, Jan Cerny3

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Vincent hospital, 123 Summer Street, Worcester, United States, 01608, United States.

Journal of Medical Virology
|August 11, 2020
PubMed

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This study examines the immunological effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on blood cells. We specifically investigated the impact on the hematological system, platelets, and red blood cells during the pandemic.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Hematology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, presents significant global health challenges.
  • Understanding the multifaceted impacts of COVID-19 on various physiological systems is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the immunological consequences of COVID-19.
  • To analyze the specific effects on the hematological system, including platelets and red blood cells.

Main Methods:

  • Review and discussion of existing literature on COVID-19 pathophysiology.
  • Focus on immunological pathways affecting blood components.

Main Results:

  • COVID-19 significantly impacts the hematological system.
  • Alterations in platelet count and function are observed.
  • Red blood cell parameters may be affected by the immune response to SARS-CoV-2.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 exerts a notable immunological influence on hematological parameters.
  • Further research is warranted to fully understand the long-term hematological implications of COVID-19.

Keywords:
coronavirushemolysisimmunity

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