Chandni Dabral
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Posted 5 year ago
Are children at lower risk of covid 19 than adults?
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Dr Srishti Mohapatra
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Posted 5 year ago Dr Srishti Mohapatra MBBS Doctor

Yes, comparatively children are less susceptible to thee novel Corona Virus, as compared to adults, which is particularly because of an ACE2 gene expression, in nasal epithelium.. which is lower in the children as compared to the elderly. It is the bio marker of Covid-19 , also the recoil immunity of children is designed in such a way that they tend to heal faster, even from a small bruise after falling. Nevertheless mask and social distancing should still be kept in mind