Most had no history of mental illness and became psychotic weeks after contracting the virus. Cases are expected to remain rare but are being reported worldwide. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Immune System”
The Next Covid Vaccine Challenge: Reassuring Older Americans
By Gotham Rex on December 14, 2020
The two leading coronavirus vaccines seemed to work well in elderly trial volunteers. “I just can’t understand why people are afraid,” one 95-year-old said. Source: New York Times
Immunity to the Coronavirus May Last Years, New Data Hint
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2020
Blood samples from recovered patients suggest a powerful, long-lasting immune response, researchers reported. Source: New York Times
Children Produce Weaker Coronavirus Antibodies, Study Finds
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2020
The research suggests that children clear the infection much faster than adults and may help explain why many don’t become seriously ill. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Reinfections Are Real but Very, Very Rare
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2020
A case in Nevada has spurred new concerns that people who have recovered from the infection may still be vulnerable. That’s unlikely, experts say. Source: New York Times
Steroids Can Be Lifesaving for Covid-19 Patients, Scientists Report
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2020
New data in hand, the W.H.O. recommended that doctors give the drugs to critically ill patients worldwide. Source: New York Times
Your Coronavirus Antibodies Are Disappearing. Should You Care?
By Gotham Rex on July 26, 2020
Declining antibody levels do not mean less immunity, experts say. Besides, two widely used tests may detect the wrong antibodies. Source: New York Times
Can You Become Reinfected With Covid-19? It's Very Unlikely, Experts Say
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2020
Reports of reinfection instead may be cases of drawn-out illness. A decline in antibodies is normal after a few weeks, and people are protected from the coronavirus in other ways. Source: New York Times