9 Things Doctors Want You To Know About The Delta Variant

M. C.
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Why is delta harder to combat than other strains?

As studies have shown, the Delta variant is both more infectious and more capable of evading immunity earned by either vaccination or previous infection of Covid-19. The answer is still unclear, but scientists follow a certain combination of factors, such as:

It can replicate more rapidly and can reach higher concentrations in the upper airways.
It’s expelled in bigger quantities by infected peers.
Its viral particles are better at holding into the ACE2 receptor, which is an enzyme found on the surface of many cells that the virus uses to infect them.
It’s possible to be more efficient because it requires fewer viral particles or a lower infectious dose.

More than a vaccine?…..

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2 thoughts on “9 Things Doctors Want You To Know About The Delta Variant”

SUSAN VANPELT
September 2, 2021 at 8:45 pm

I have been blessed that I never have had covid symptoms. I received the Maderma 2 injections.
This article has been very helpful to understand the new virus Delta varent.

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Delois Hatcher
December 27, 2021 at 1:51 am

Thank you for the info! I am trying to remain covid free. Two Maderma shots & booster. I pray I stay safe. I am 70 years ole.

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