Increased circulating level of interleukin-6 and CD8 + T cell exhaustion are associated with progression of COVID-19

ConclusionsOlder age and higher levels of C-reactive protein, procalcitionin, interleukin-6, and lactate might predict COVID-19 progression. T lymphocyte, especially CD8+ cell-mediated immunity is critical in recovery of COVID-19. This study may help in predicting disease progression and designing immunotherapy for COVID-19.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research