29.09.2020

Do Worm Infections Protect Against Severe Form of COVID-19?

Although the new coronavirus is also spreading rapidly in sub-Saharan Africa, fewer SARS-CoV-2 associated deaths are recorded there than in other parts of the world. Researchers in Bonn do not attribute this solely to a lower number of tests performed, but suspect a connection with other infectious diseases.

Do worm infections have a role? Read the full article here

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