What is the impact of endemic dengue on early COVID wave in India
Stemming the severity of COVID wave in India due to endemic dengue
The impact of endemic dengue on the early COVID wave in India in 2020 was significant in potentially stemming the severity of the COVID wave. Some key points to consider are:
- Immunity overlap: It is believed that the immunity developed by individuals from previous dengue infections could have offered some level of cross-protection against COVID-19.
- Reduced susceptibility: Individuals with previous dengue infections may have had reduced susceptibility to severe outcomes from COVID-19 due to potential immune responses.
- Immune response modulation: It is suggested that dengue-induced modulation of the immune response may have affected the severity of COVID-19 infections in some individuals.
- Challenges with testing: The presence of dengue infections could have led to challenges in accurately diagnosing COVID-19 cases, potentially affecting case counts and reporting.
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