Article
Association between HLA genotypes and COVID-19 susceptibility, severity and progression: a comprehensive review of the literature.
European journal of medical research - 3 Aug 2021
Migliorini Filippo, Torsiello Ernesto, Spiezia Filippo, Oliva Francesco, Tingart Markus, Maffulli Nicola
Abstract excerpt
The COVID-19 pandemic has markedly impacted on cultural, political, and economic structures all over the world. Several aspects of its pathogenesis and related clinical consequences have not yet been elucidated. Infection rates, as well morbidity and mortality differed within countries. It is intriguing for scientists to understand how patient genetics may influence the outcome of the condition, to clarify which...
Topics
- Alleles
- COVID-19
- Disease Progression
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- HLA Antigens
- Humans
- SARS-CoV-2
- Severity of Illness Index
