Publications by authors named "Viktoria Sofieva"
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
March 2021
Article Synopsis
- Pollen Exposure and Immunity
- : The study investigates how pollen exposure impacts immunity against respiratory viruses, specifically focusing on whether high pollen levels affect SARS-CoV-2 infection rates by weakening the antiviral interferon response.
- Data Analysis Overview
- : Using a large dataset from 130 stations across 31 countries, the researchers analyzed the relationship between pollen concentrations, SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, and various meteorological factors, considering the effects of population density and lockdown measures.
- Key Findings and Recommendations
- : The research found that higher pollen levels correlated with increased infection rates, especially noticeable in the days following pollen spikes; however, lockdown measures significantly reduced these rates. The authors recommend that high-risk individuals
