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Challenges in interpreting cytokine data in COVID-19 affect patient care and management.
Document Type
Article
Source
PLoS Biology. 8/6/2021, Vol. 19 Issue 8, p1-5. 5p. 1 Chart.
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ISSN
1544-9173
Abstract
Challenges in using cytokine data are limiting Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient management and comparison among different disease contexts. We suggest mitigation strategies to improve the accuracy of cytokine data, as we learn from experience gained during the COVID-19 pandemic. The importance of cytokine storms in COVID-19 continues to be widely debated. This Perspective article discusses the challenges in using cytokine measurement in COVID-19 and other disease states as we strive to improve our understanding and treatment of COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]