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To: aristeides
I think it could be possible that since the coronavirus is linked to the common cold, there are probably people who's immune system has already built up a defense against this pathogen - or one similar too it.

Secondly, they've found evidence of two pathogens working in conjunction (however, not necessarily Chlamydia):
SARS a combination of bacteria and virus
China: SARS May Be Linked to Chlamydia-Like Agent

If this were the case, one would have to have a defense against both pathogens. IMO, this is why the virus is more difficult for the body to battle. As far as the case of the super-spreaders, the pathogen that is working in conjunction with the coronavirus may make the combination deadly. However, if a carrier passes the coronavirus to someone without a secondary infection (or one the body can handle), the effects are not fatal.

Maybe in the case of the super-spreader, both viruses were passed, and in the case of the apartment building, an underlying virus was already at work in the building.

If any of this is true, it would mean that two viruses would be active at the same time. Finding a cure for any combination of two viruses would be extremely difficult.

14 posted on 04/10/2003 6:51:23 PM PDT by InShanghai (I was born on the crest of a wave, and rocked in the cradle of the deep.)
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To: InShanghai
Finding a cure for any combination of two viruses would be extremely difficult.

If it's the combination that's deadly, why wouldn't it be enough just to find a cure for one of the two viruses (or, alternatively, find some way to block their synergistic effect)?

By the way, a propos of another comment of yours, I wonder if we should seek out getting colds, to improve our resistance to SARS.

16 posted on 04/10/2003 6:57:32 PM PDT by aristeides
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To: InShanghai
The real horror would be if the coronavirus is promiscuous in its selection of a companion virus. I'd hate to see it get to Africa and hook up with Ebola.
19 posted on 04/10/2003 7:13:26 PM PDT by per loin
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To: InShanghai
"there are probably people who's immune system has already built up a defense against this pathogen - or one similar too it."

If it is man made as many think we will have to wait until exposed or vaccinated.
23 posted on 04/11/2003 9:05:27 AM PDT by Domestic Church (AMDG...)
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