Author : Theresa Marie Rossouw
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832536603
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)
Book Synopsis The Immunological Role of Platelet Activation in the Pathophysiology of COVID-19 by : Theresa Marie Rossouw
Download or read book The Immunological Role of Platelet Activation in the Pathophysiology of COVID-19 written by Theresa Marie Rossouw and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Platelets are increasingly recognized for their role as mediators of immune response and inflammation. As major components of the hematological system, they form an important bridge between immunity and coagulation. In the context of viral infections, platelets may suppress viral dissemination but can also support viral persistence. When platelets become hyperactivated in response to an infection, patients can develop immuno-thrombosis and coagulopathy. These derangements of hemostasis are particularly relevant in the context of infection with the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and the subsequent development of coronavirus disease, COVID-19, a disease in which thromboembolic events are an important cause of morbidity and mortality.