What chances do children have against COVID-19? Is the answer hidden within the thymus?

Conclusion: We speculated that thymus activity and T lymphocyte function in children protect them against the virus effects. Stimulating and preventing the inhibition of the thymus can be possible treatment components against COVID-19.What is Known:•The SARS-CoV-2 infection does not often progress with an invasive clinic in children.•Thymus activity and T lymphocyte functions are highly active in children.What is New:•Effective thymus activity and T lymphocyte function in children protect them against the invasive SARS-CoV-2 infection.•Stimulating and preventing the inhibition of the thymus can be possible treatment components against COVID-19.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research