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Am i more likely to get covid-19 if i have myasthenia gravis (mg) or lamberteaton myasthenic syndrome (lems)?

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Dr. Steven Simon answered

Doubtful : The disease spread would affect you the same with or without the conditions you mention. Immune deficiencies would increase your chances of developing more severe symptoms, if exposed.

Answered 6/15/2020

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A member asked:

Am i more likely to get covid-19 if i have myasthenia gravis (mg) or lamberteaton myasthenic syndrome (lems)?

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