How a Hyperactive Immune System Can Make COVID-19 More Severe

Researchers are looking into how an immune system gone haywire may be doing the most damage in patients experiencing some of the most severe symptoms and even death because of COVID-19. This might be happening in two stages, first the immune system fails to respond quickly enough to the virus, then responds too aggressively and causes more damage. Joe Walker, reporter for the WSJ, joins us for why a hyperactive immune response may make things worse. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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