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The role of testosterone in SARS-CoV-2 infection

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Dr Marta Camici investigates the link between low testosterone levels and the severity of COVID-19 cases in patients

Data from multiple countries has shown gender imbalances in COVID-19 severity and risk of mortality, with worse outcomes seen in men. To explore why male gender is a major risk factor for more severe disease, Marta Camici, of The Lazzaro Spallanzani National Institute for Infectious Diseases (IRCCS), has explored the links between testosterone and COVID-19. Her research findings suggest that […]

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