Covid-19: Rare immune response may cause clots after AstraZeneca vaccine, say researchers
Jacqui Wise
Abstract
Covid-19: Rare immune response may cause clots after AstraZeneca vaccine, say researchers Jacqui WiseTwo teams of researchers have published detailed observations of patients who developed thrombotic thrombocytopenia after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine and have speculated about a possible mechanism.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Immune systemMedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakImmunologyVirologyIntensive care medicineInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseOutbreakHeparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and ThrombosisIntramuscular injections and effectsPlatelet Disorders and Treatments