Open AccessAssociation of coronavirus pathogencity with the level of antioxidants and immune system
Author(s) -
Alireza Hejrati,
Maryam Nurzadeh,
Maryam Roham
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1007_20
Subject(s) - immune system , coronavirus , medicine , virus , immunity , immunology , virology , death toll , pneumonia , immune status , disease , covid-19 , infectious disease (medical specialty) , environmental health , pathology
Viruses are non-living organisms that annually cause many problems for human societies. The spread of some of the most dangerous viruses causing acute pneumonia, including novel Corona virus has led to the largest death toll in the world. With a long incubation period, Corona virus causes many problems for the immune system. Studies have shown that antioxidant enzymes play an important role in reducing infection and boosting the immune system. The immune system of people with chronic infections is often weak. Specific immunity is one of the most important responses to the virus. The present study therefore investigates association of Coronavirus pathogenicity with the level of antioxidants and immune system.