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I've also heard it, but I think we need more data. If true, it would go against all priors for how humans build immunity to viruses - especially coronavirus (c
by sojournerc 7y ago
I've also heard it, but I think we need more data.
If true, it would go against all priors for how humans build immunity to viruses - especially coronavirus (common cold).
There may be a time limit to immunity, but having none at all after recovery would be rare indeed.
Without significant evidence (more than one somewhat anecdotal case of re-emergence), there's little reason to assume the body doesn't "remember" the virus after recovery with antibodies.
Seems like unnecessary FUD to spread that idea around without more evidence.
- mattnewton 7y ago> If true, it would go against all priors for how humans build immunity to viruses - especially coronavirus (common cold). Another possible implication is that there could be multiple strains in circulation, not that the first strain wasn’t immunized against. You are totally right that we need more evidence and this is very unlikely to be happening. But, I am trying to convince OP to continue to be cautious even if they appear to have recovered, both for themselves and for others. It seems reasonable to be cautious. People have presented apparent recovery only to go on to appear infected again.
- sojournerc 7y agoI am OP, and I'm definitely going to remain cautious. I appreciate your concern. I will continue self-quarantine for another couple weeks, and will definitely continue social-distancing measures etc. etc. after that.
- djsumdog 7y ago> especially coronavirus (common cold). Remember, coronavirus are ~25% of colds. There are many other families (like rhinovirues), that cause what we think of as the cold.