COVID-19 pandemic and "survival of the fittest".
COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
essential microorganisms
innate and herd immunity
lifestyle and cultural immunity
natural selection
vaccination
Journal
Journal of infection in developing countries
ISSN: 1972-2680
Titre abrégé: J Infect Dev Ctries
Pays: Italy
ID NLM: 101305410
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
31 10 2021
31 10 2021
Historique:
received:
15
07
2020
accepted:
19
08
2021
entrez:
15
11
2021
pubmed:
16
11
2021
medline:
25
11
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Occurrence and recurrence of COVID-19 cases have been observed globally. The complex relationship of host-pathogen and the environment plays a vital role in understanding the widespread recurrence of the SARS-CoV-2 among humans. Though the pathobiology of the disease is not completely understood, it is well established that COVID-19 poses a greater threat to individuals with co-morbidities and a weakened immune system. The article deals with the notion of innate immunity, natural selection, and the survival of the fittest during the COVID-19 outbreak. The article also attempts to introduce the concept of "lifestyle and cultural immunity" that needs to be addressed and incorporated at an early stage of childhood to boost up the human immune system. The communication further discusses the role of vaccination and micro-organisms pre-existing in the environment which are required to enhance the immunity of an individual.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1384-1387Informations de copyright
Copyright (c) 2021 Richa Mukhra, Kewal Krishan, Tanuj Kanchan.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
No Conflict of Interest is declared