Quotes
SARS-CoV-2 manipulates the human immune system by forcing cells to produce non-functional proteins, hindering the body’s antiviral defenses.
SARS-CoV-2 goes further by blocking expression of interferons, a family of proteins that help the immune system fight infection, and modulating specific immune cells.
Interpretation Notes
- Note the lack of any indication that this immune dysfunction is temporary.
- Similarly, note the absence of any suggestion that it’s only against covid that “the body’s antiviral defenses” are hindered.