The cytokine storm and COVID-19

The cytokine storm and COVID-19

2020 | Biying Hu, Shaoying Huang, Lianghong Yin
The article discusses the role of cytokine storms in the progression and severity of COVID-19, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It highlights that cytokine storms, characterized by excessive immune responses and inflammatory cytokines, are associated with severe cases and mortality in COVID-19 patients. The study reviews the features of SARS-CoV-2, the pathological changes in the lungs, and the mechanisms behind cytokine storms. It also explores the potential treatments for cytokine storms, including corticosteroids, hydroxychloroquine, tocilizumab, and mesenchymal stem cells. The article emphasizes the importance of early identification and management of cytokine storms to improve survival rates in severe COVID-19 cases. It also notes the challenges in developing effective treatments due to the evolving nature of the virus and the need for further research. The study concludes that understanding and managing cytokine storms is crucial for treating severe COVID-19 and improving patient outcomes.The article discusses the role of cytokine storms in the progression and severity of COVID-19, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It highlights that cytokine storms, characterized by excessive immune responses and inflammatory cytokines, are associated with severe cases and mortality in COVID-19 patients. The study reviews the features of SARS-CoV-2, the pathological changes in the lungs, and the mechanisms behind cytokine storms. It also explores the potential treatments for cytokine storms, including corticosteroids, hydroxychloroquine, tocilizumab, and mesenchymal stem cells. The article emphasizes the importance of early identification and management of cytokine storms to improve survival rates in severe COVID-19 cases. It also notes the challenges in developing effective treatments due to the evolving nature of the virus and the need for further research. The study concludes that understanding and managing cytokine storms is crucial for treating severe COVID-19 and improving patient outcomes.
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