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If i'm already sick, am i more susceptible to covid-19?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Already Ill: If you are sick enough to compromise your immune system - that could impact you if you become infected with COVID 19 disease. There are also a number of underlying medical conditions that can put you at risk for a worse outcome.

Answered 5/5/2020

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