Analysis of the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on immune function and metabolic changes in college students

Fengzhi Li1, Yijin Zan2, Yukun Cao1

  • 1Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Air Force Medical Center, Beijing, China.

Abstract

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