Dr. Nikolai Krioutchkov, a Russian immunologist, has warned about the dangers of "COVID-19" when the disease is contracted repeatedly. In an interview with Sputnik Radio, the scientist notes that subsequent infections are more dangerous than the first.
He adds that the Omicron variant and its branches currently dominate, although they do not cause severe disease and rarely lead to death. However, repeated infection with the novel coronavirus may result in a more severe course of the disease compared to the first infection.
He states, "Results from the latest comprehensive study conducted two months ago showed that when all other factors and conditions are equal, the course of each new COVID-19 infection is more severe than the previous one for the same person." According to him, this could be related to the consequences of the novel coronavirus's impact on the body.
He explains, "It seems this is linked to COVID-19 leaving its effects in the body, and the body's compensatory abilities are limited. Therefore, I do not wish for anyone to get infected with this disease five times." The expert also points out that a mild course of the disease during the first or second infection does not mean the course will be the same if infection recurs. Thus, he advises vaccination and wearing masks to reduce risks.
