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1. It's called a "Cytokine storm".

Mon Mar 23, 2020, 12:12 AM

Mar 2020

The definition from Science Daily:

A cytokine storm is an overproduction of immune cells and their activating compounds (cytokines), which, in a flu infection, is often associated with a surge of activated immune cells into the lungs.

Causes the inflammatory response to go out of control.

Here's some more info:
https://www.breakthroughs.com/foundations-science/inside-cytokine-storm-when-your-immune-system-too-strong

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What is the autoimmune issue with Covid19? [View all] Bluesaph Mar 2020 OP

It's called a "Cytokine storm". woodsprite Mar 2020 #1

Thank you! Bluesaph Mar 2020 #3

Cytokine storm. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #2

It happens with pregnant women too, I read about it on BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #4

Grandparents had their first two (healthy) children during the appalachiablue Mar 2020 #7

I can't beleive that none of my relatives died BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #8

For real, I saw your earlier posts about Phila.- your family must appalachiablue Mar 2020 #9

Keep your fingers crossed so that your BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #10

COVID-19 is NOT doing this obamanut2012 Mar 2020 #6