A Survey Among Italian Physicians During COVID-19 Outbreak. Could Bacillus Calmette–Guérin Vaccine Be Effective Against SARS-CoV2?

A Survey Among Italian Physicians During COVID-19 Outbreak. Could Bacillus Calmette–Guérin Vaccine Be Effective Against SARS-CoV2?

Background: Epidemiological studies show that BCG-vaccinated population seems to be more likely protected from COVID-19 infection, but WHO gave a stark warning on use of BCG vaccine without confirmed COVID-19 trials. The aim of the study is to evaluate whether TB vaccination, performed several years...

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Main Authors: Vincenzo Patella, Alessandro Sanduzzi, Dario Bruzzese, Giovanni Florio, Raffaele Brancaccio, Gabriella Fabbrocini, Gabriele Delfino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
SARS-CoV2
COVID-19
trained immunity
natural killer cells
innate immunity
epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2021.646570/full

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