Dr. Barry Dworkin

Researchers start the trek to figure out the biological mechanism how COVID infections lead to autoimmune disease even after recovery. First clues found that may lead to understanding Long-COVID. More to come. #GoScience #VaccinesWork

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 28, 2021

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Source:
COVID-19 Could Trigger Autoimmune Disease Even After Recovery, Study Shows

Reference:
New-onset IgG autoantibodies in hospitalized patients with COVID-19

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