In this episode, Justin and Jordan bring on the help of Immunologist, Dr. Zrinka Orešković, to discuss viruses, vaccines and the complex situation behind the ongoing global pandemic of COVID-19, as caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, or SARS-CoV-2.
Episode Summary
- 00:00-2:00 SPONSORS & PROMO CODES
- 03:30 What is a Virus? What differentiates them in general?
- 04:45 A Virus isn’t alive
- 05:52 Virus & Bacterial Comparisons
- 07:00 What is COVID-19 Specifically?
- 09:00 Symptoms?
- 10:12 Barrier Protections
- 10:56 It’s Still New!!
- 11:45 Comparisons with other Coronaviruses
- 12:54 Incubation Period Analogy
- 13:59 Symptoms are connected with disease onset BUT…
- 15:22 What are the immune system responses?
- 15:55 Viral Presentation
- 16:30 Viral Signaling & Mediators
- 17:36 Immune Modulatory Responses
- 19:15 Specialized Cells for Viral Targeting
- 20:10 Viral Invasion of Immune System; Hijacking!
- 21:30 Re-Infection?
- 22:55 Vaccine Development & Use of Plasma of Formerly Infected Patient
- 25:00 Clinical Trials-Difficulties
- 25:37 Vaccine Mechanisms
- 27:20 VACCINATIONS WORK
- 30:20 Lesson learned for Anti-Vaxxers?
- 30:55 Healthcare Systems. Is this a Wakeup Call for the U.S. ?
- 33:15 What are “Pre-Existing Conditions” listed in COVID Reportings?
- 35:55 Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes as AutoImmune Diseases?
- 37:30 Immune Deficiencies & Difficulty Fighting Viral Infections
- 39:05 Hospital Acquired Infections & Secondary Infections to Viral Infections
- 42:00 Conclusions & Wrap-Up
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