• makoivis [none/use name]
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    4 years ago

    It's generally given to prevent or mitigate a cytokine storm. A cytokine storm is the way the disease does the major damage.

    • science_pope [any]
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      4 years ago

      Right, which is when you want to suppress the immune system. Seems like a bad idea to give it to someone that's not in immediate danger of that happening.