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Which viral infections temporarily suppress the immune system? is covid-19 one of them that suppresses the immune system temporarily?

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The best known virus to suppress immunity is HIV. COVID 19 does not cause any significant immune suppression.

Answered 9/23/2021

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Most viral infections affect the immune system in one form or another. While HIV infection is the most notorious, the potential for Covid-19 like other virus to suppress the immune system is there.

Answered 10/3/2021

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