Immunologist: Genetic factors play a role
Disc sheet explained that when it comes to the risk of contracting long-Covid, it is known that genetic factors play a role, such as an immune deficiency and various previous illnesses. She criticized the fact that there were hardly any care structures for the seriously ill. Some patients don’t even get minimal therapy. The researcher called for a better focus on individual clinical pictures. Many more drugs will have to be tested in order to ultimately have effective therapies for all patients.
According to studies, around ten percent of all those infected suffer from long-Covid. They have to contend with long-term effects, some of which are so severe that they can no longer take part in normal life.
Federal Health Minister Lauterbach calls for more help for research and those affected
Federal Minister of Health Lauterbach also wants to improve the situation of those affected by long-Covid. The situation for many sick people is dramatic, said the SPD politician at an event organized by the publishing group “Die Zeit” in Berlin. Unfortunately, there is still no reliable therapy for many severe courses.
Specifically, Lauterbach suggested that around ten specialized centers nationwide develop and coordinate studies. Different approaches make sense, since people’s immune systems differ from one another. Funding for research is currently being discussed in the budget negotiations. In addition, his ministry wants to bundle the knowledge that already exists on a website where doctors and those affected can get information with reliable information.
Today the Health Committee of the Bundestag is dealing with the topic of Long-Covid.
This message was broadcast on 04/19/2023 on Deutschlandfunk.
