TWiV 887: Bonfire of the monocytes
TWiV explains why this season's influenza vaccine is not protecting against mild to moderate disease caused by H3N2 virus, and that antibody-dependent entry of SARS-CoV-2 into monocytes is a major contributor to severe COVID-19.
Source: virology blog - Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Tags: This Week in Virology antibody dependent enhancement coronavirus COVID-19 Fc receptor fucosylation glycosylation H3N2 inflammation influenza vaccine pandemic SARS-CoV-22 viral viruses Source Type: blogs
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