Sex-based differences in severity and mortality in COVID-19.
Rev Med Virol
; 31(6): e2223, 2021 11.
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ABSTRACT
The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused by novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has a male bias in severity and mortality. This is consistent with previous coronavirus pandemics such as SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, and viral infections in general. Here, we discuss the sex-disaggregated epidemiological data for COVID-19 and highlight underlying differences that may explain the sexual dimorphism to help inform risk stratification strategies and therapeutic options.
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Assunto principal:
Caracteres Sexuais
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Imunidade Adaptativa
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Imunidade Inata
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Rev Med Virol
Assunto da revista:
VIROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
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