Rare study involving Arab children finds genetic factors linked to severe Covid-19 illness – The National
- Date: 10-Jul-2022
- Source: The National
- Sector:Healthcare
- Country:UAE
Rare study involving Arab children finds genetic factors linked to severe Covid-19 illness – The National
Scientists in Dubai have identified genetic factors that may put certain children at greater risk of having a potentially fatal reaction when infected with Covid-19.
Researchers used data from dozens of youngsters in Dubai and Jordan to determine what genetic variants increased the likelihood of them developing multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).
Previous studies have highlighted the role genes play in causing MIS-C, but this new research is unusual in that it included many Arab children, who are often not included in large numbers in studies of this kind.