PR DEPOK – Scientist at Poland have found gen which they think may increase the risk of becoming seriously ill, even die consequence Covid-19.
The Ministry of Health in Warsaw expects the discovery of the problem gen this can help identify the people most at risk Covid-19.
It is known, until now Covid-19 has killed more than 100,000 people just in Poland.
The Ministry of Health also plans to include tests gen or genetics when screening patients for potential infection Covid-19 soon after the end of June.
Research from Bialystok Medical University estimates that gen can be present in about 14% of the population Poland, compared to about 9% in Europe and 27% in India.
It is the fourth most important factor determining disease severity after age, weight and gender, he said.
“Genetic testing can help identify people who, in the event of infection, may be at risk for acute illness, even before infection develops,” said Marcin Moniuszko, professor in charge of the study.
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