He ran marathons and was fit. So why did Covid-19 almost kill him?

In many coronavirus patients, the immune response can get out of hand, leading to a dangerous inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs.The massive over-reaction is known as cytokine-storm, is believed to be a major reason a growing number of exceedingly fit people find themselves fighting for their lives.

Publisher: STAT | Author: Gabrielle Glaser

TAGS
cytokine storm and infection data
DATE PUBLISHED
2020-04-21 (Modified: 2023-12-10)

STAR RATING
VIEW RESOURCE
https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/21/he-ran-marathons-why-did-coronavirus-almost-kill-him/

Leave a Reply