Does SARS-CoV-2 infect platelets?
Journal: Frontiers in Immunology
Year: 2024

Introduction COVID-19 is characterized by dysregulated thrombo-inflammatory responses and coagulation, leading to an increased risk of mortality in affected patients (Conway et al., 2022;Subramaniam et al., 2022;Subramaniam et al., 2023b). Platelets play a crucial role as rapid responders to the presence of pathogens, alerting nearby immune cells and contributing to intravascular coagulation (Sciaudone et al., 2023). In cases of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), respiratory failure and