‘SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can sometimes cause the immune system to mistakenly attack the person’s own body. This process, known as “autoimmunity”, can damage a number of different organs... The science on how and how often this occurs is still emerging. But here’s what we know so far...
This article attempts to answer the following:
- How do viruses trigger autoimmunity?
- What autoimmune conditions can COVID-19 trigger?
- What’s causing the damage?
- Could vaccination help?
- What’s next for research in this area?
Read here (The Conversation, Sept 23, 2021)
