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

More info on Dr. Zrinka Orešković can be found here.

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