Thread by @DrEricDing, Trump’s “immunity” is likely artificial & temporary says experts. His synthetic antibodies [...]

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Trump’s “immunity” is likely artificial & temporary says experts. His synthetic antibodies could actually prevent his body from making own. Regeneron antibodies have a half life of 21–25 days—thus, by Oct 23, half gone by then. #COVID19 #TrumpCovid

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/coronavirus-trump-antibodies.html

Trump May Be Immune to the Coronavirus. But for How Long?

A unique treatment course may have blunted his body’s production of antibodies, scientists warn.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/coronavirus-trump-antibodies.html

2) “Without replenishment, this decline may leave Mr. Trump even more susceptible to the virus than most patients who have recovered from Covid-19, several experts warned.” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/coronavirus-trump-antibodies.html

Trump May Be Immune to the Coronavirus. But for How Long?

A unique treatment course may have blunted his body’s production of antibodies, scientists warn.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/coronavirus-trump-antibodies.html

3) “Moreover, the steroid treatment the president received early in the course of his illness suppresses the body’s natural immune response, including its propensity to make antibodies of its own.” https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/coronavirus-trump-antibodies.html

Trump May Be Immune to the Coronavirus. But for How Long?

A unique treatment course may have blunted his body’s production of antibodies, scientists warn.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/coronavirus-trump-antibodies.html

4) “He may be not protected the second time around, especially because he didn’t develop his own antibodies,” said Akiko Iwasaki, an immunologist at Yale University.” @VirusesImmunity. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/coronavirus-trump-antibodies.html

Trump May Be Immune to the Coronavirus. But for How Long?

A unique treatment course may have blunted his body’s production of antibodies, scientists warn.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/coronavirus-trump-antibodies.html

5) bottomline—Trump’s self declared immunity may not be long term. Could just be synthetic temporary boost that wanes. He’s still at risk.

Great piece by @apoorva_nyc. Please read full piece - lots more juicer nuggets. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/coronavirus-trump-antibodies.html

Trump May Be Immune to the Coronavirus. But for How Long?

A unique treatment course may have blunted his body’s production of antibodies, scientists warn.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/coronavirus-trump-antibodies.html

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