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Sex and gender differences in the outcome of patients with COVID‐19.

Authors :
Falahi, Shahab
Kenarkoohi, Azra
Source :
Journal of Medical Virology; Jan2021, Vol. 93 Issue 1, p151-152, 2p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic is a new wave of emerging infections that the world is struggling with. Circulating ACE2 level can act as a contributing factor in determining the disease severity. it is recommended that more studies should be designed and implemented in the area of ACE2 role, protective or damaging, in pathogenesis and outcome of COVID-19 infection. A comparison study of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody between male and female COVID-19 patients: a possible reason underlying different outcome between sex. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01466615
Volume :
93
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Medical Virology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
147827153
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.26243