How to Boost Your Immune System Against Corona-virus Infection?

Document Type : CURRENT CONCEPTS REVIEW

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1 Allergy Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

2 Department of pediatrics, Mashhad University of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran

3 Department of Pediatrics & Hand Hygiene and Infection Control Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

4 department of pediatrics, Mashhad University of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran

5 Allergy research center, Mashhad University of medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

New emerging viruses like coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infections are always frightening. We know little about their
transmission, behaviors, clinical manifestations, and outcomes. There is no vaccine or therapeutic strategies to deal
with these infections yet. In this situation, preventive measures may be promising. Hand hygiene is a very important
issue in preventing viral infection; however, there are other entities that can enhance the immune response and help in
infection prevention. Herein we review some measures for boosting the immune system.
Level of evidence: Moderate

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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

Volume 8, Supplement 1
April 2020
Pages 220-225

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History

  • Receive Date: 12 April 2020
  • Accept Date: 14 April 2020

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