Blocking IL-1 to prevent respiratory failure in COVID-19

Abstract COVID-19 is an emerging disease that can manifest itself as asymptomatic or mild respiratory tract infection in the majority of individuals, but in some, it can progress into severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Inflammation is known to play a crucial role in the...

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Main Authors: Frank L. van de Veerdonk, Mihai G. Netea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Critical Care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-020-03166-0