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A '''cytokine storm''' is an overreaction by an immune response such that it releases too many cytokines than are beneficial. This can cause a fatal inflammatory reaction.
 
A '''cytokine storm''' is an overreaction by an immune response such that it releases too many cytokines than are beneficial. This can cause a fatal inflammatory reaction.
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Some have suspected that a cytokine storm has caused the high mortality from [[COVID-19]].  Others dispute that.<ref>https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/no-evidence-of-cytokine-storm-in-covid-19#Patient-groups</ref>
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Some have suspected that a cytokine storm, which hits starting around day 3 of the progression of [[COVID-19]], is what causes its high mortality.  It is characterized by:
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* low oxygen levels, which is why ventilators are used but may not help
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* high fever (more than 103 degrees)
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* low blood pressure
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* a white cell count at 2,000 when it should be between 4.5 and 10.
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* lymphocytes, which fight a virus, at 200 when they should be between 1000 and 1,500 — they were under 200.
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* low platelet count, such as 100,000
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Others dispute that a cytokine storm occurs worse in COVID-19.<ref>https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/no-evidence-of-cytokine-storm-in-covid-19#Patient-groups</ref>
 
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