Is it possible to treat intracellular pathogens with vaccines and antivirals?

 

Paul M. Willette, M.D., is currently working as an independent investigator and author incorporating biochemistry, cell biology, and nutrition for the advancement of brain-body health connections in humans and animals around the globe. In his book "Global Pandemic Solutions: Gone Viral...," he defines intracellular pathogens and how it reacts to vaccines and antivirals. 

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 All viruses, including the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, is considered an intracellular pathogen. This means that the microorganism lives inside host cells that cannot be killed by vaccines or antiviral medications. However, Paul M. Willette, M.D., notes that the most these medications can do is to hinder the reproduction and replication within the cytoplasm of the host cells. These intracellular pathogens, once they replicate, can alter intercellular movement. Because of this, viruses may evolve despite efforts to treat or eliminate them.

Paul M. Willette, M.D., explains that vaccines do not treat infection or disease. Instead, these medications can only prevent them. A virus might have already caused significant damage before a vaccine becomes available to the public as its development can take years. Still, vaccines might be helpful to immunocompetent individuals, even those who were exposed to the virus. However, those who are considered immunocompromised might not gain the benefits of a vaccine. Dr. Willette emphasizes that the effects of the vaccine depend on the person's immune system. 

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Antivirals like Remdesivir, which is considered as one of the potential treatments for COVID-19, contributed to hindering the spread of the virus. However, as the medication will be given after the patient shows severe symptoms, it might be too late as the virus might have already caused damage to the body.

Global Health Sciences Solutions, LLC, founder and CEO Paul M. Willette, M.D., uses his skills as an independent investigator and author to incorporate biochemistry, cell biology and nutrition for the advancement of brain-body health connections in humans and animals around the globe. Visit this blog for similar posts.

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