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Vascular Hyperpemeability and Multi-organ failure in COVID-19

Cytokine storms increase risk of vascular hyperpermeability and multiorgan failure. When vascular permability is increased by pro inflammatory cytokines (and other factors), large amounts of fluid and blood cells enter the alveoli. This results in dyspnoea (difficulty of breathing) and even respiratory failure. When the high concentration of cytokines is not addressed, they can even lead to death.

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Updated 2020-10-17

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SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Biomedical Sciences