BCG-induced trained immunity: can it offer protection against COVID-19?
Abstract
Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccination has been reported to decrease susceptibility to respiratory tract infections, an effect proposed to be mediated by the general long-term boosting of innate immune mechanisms, also termed trained immunity. Here, we discuss the non-specific beneficial effects of BCG against viral infections and whether this vaccine may afford protection to COVID-19. Could the BCG vaccine be used to bridge the gap until a...
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Title
BCG-induced trained immunity: can it offer protection against COVID-19?
Published Date
May 11, 2020
Journal
Volume
20
Issue
6
Pages
335 - 337
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