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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Oct 4, 2023 | Replies (544)
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@peach414144

I was just thinking: Is it possible that autoimmune disease would fight the Corona Virus better than a person without an autoimmune disease? Please excuse me if this is an ignorant question. Peach

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 2, 2020

Hi Peach @peach414144 -- I think the answer to your question is that if you have an autoimmune disease you are at a higher risk with COVID-19 than a person that has a healthy autoimmune system. Here's some information that you may find some explanations:

June 18, 2020 - Q&A: Overview of COVID-19 in Patients With Autoimmune Diseases: https://www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/home/general-rheumatology/qa-overview-of-covid19-in-patients-with-autoimmune-diseases/

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