Journal of Clinical and Cellular Immunology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9899
ISSN: 2155-9899
Department of Immmunology, Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation, New Delhi, India
Research Article
SARS-COV-2 : *Long Covid* Redefined In Time and Marker ?
Author(s): Debatosh Datta*, Rajveer Singh, Dipanjan Ghosh, Rudra Chakravarti, A. Somasundaram, Pallab Dutta, Velayutham Ravichandiran*, Ujjwaini Ray, Sarbani Dasgupta, Soma Dutta, Aditi Saha, Debabrota Roy, Srinika Ghosh and NK Ganguly
Objective: Cell-Mediated Immunity (CMI), which includes T-cells (both T helper and cytotoxic), is critical for effective
antiviral defenses against CoronaVirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19). Expression of several CD markers analyzed in few
patient groups to better understand immunological properties of CD markers in post-COVID-19 patients.
Materials and methods: Flow cytometer was used to quantify total lymphocyte count and assess expression of CD
markers in the samples.
Results: Percentage of Lymphocytes decreased significantly in post-SARS-COV-2 patients compared to normal
subjects, a usual expression in any viral infection. In contrast CD8+ population was increased in patient groups with
prolonged SARS-COV-2 infection coupled with or without comorbid complications.
Conclusion: .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9899.22.13.671