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Genetic factors may explain why some children become seriously ill with COVID-19.

HealthcareGeneticsRespiratory InfectionsOct 13, 2026score 0.512 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a study identifying genetic differences in children with severe COVID-19 compared to healthy controls, suggesting genetic factors may explain why some children become seriously ill. The discussion includes a link to the original research paper.

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Genetic factors may explain why some children become seriously ill with COVID-19.
Parent: HealthcareEntity: Genetic research on children with severe COVID-19Impact: positiveDate: Oct 13, 2026Target: Genetic factors influence the severity of COVID-19 in children

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A South African study has identified thousands of genes that behaved differently in children with severe COVID and other respiratory infections compared with healthy controls. #Covid19 #Genetics #RespiratoryInfections Why do some children become seriously ill with COVID? The answer may lie in their genes https://theconversation.com/why-do-some-children-become-seriously-ill-with-covid-the-answer-may-lie-in-their-genes-293988
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Why do some children become seriously ill with COVID? The answer may lie in their genes https://theconversation.com/why-do-some-children-become-seriously-ill-with-covid-the-answer-may-lie-in-their-genes-293988 Original research paper here https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-026-14343-x
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