SARS-CoV-2 causes severe lung damage primarily through overstimulation of the immune system, leading to massive and uncontrollable inflammation, rather than through viral spreading.

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  Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US

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• Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Overview | Thermo Fisher Scientific - US www.thermofisher.com Thermo Fisher Scientific via serper

Referenced by nodes (4)

• immune system concept
• inflammation concept
• SARS-CoV-2 concept
• lung damage concept