Trajan
Veteran
My condolences. It's crazy how this shyt is so aggressive on certain people. Are some folks getting hit with more severe strains? How does this happen?
Why does severity of coronavirus symptoms vary?
Viral load is an important factor. It’s how much of the virus there is in your body at any point during an infection. The higher the viral load, the more virus you will potentially shed from your body, making you more infectious to others.
For coronavirus, the viral load is highest about five days after symptoms first appear. And some scientists think it’s the initial dose of virus you receive that’s important. If you’re infected with a small amount of virus, you’re more likely to develop a mild illness. But if you’re infected with a lot, you have a greater chance of developing severe symptoms.
It’s a major issue for health workers. They will be in very close contact with lots of infected people, raising their prospect of becoming infected when a patient’s viral load is at its peak. It’s why having access to protective kit is so important.
From the BBC
Looks like some people are getting that Wuhan fish scale and others getting shyt that's been stepped on a few times.