- Hormonal Factor
Oestrogen ( the primary sex hormone in women) also plays a huge role in the high increase of recovery and antiviral responses in women compared to men who have lower innate antiviral responses.
- Genetics factor
Another factor is genetics which may be connected to the fact that women have two X chromosomes, unlike a man who has just one.
X Chromosomes contain immunity-related genes that regulate immune system function. According to studies, a woman has a better immune response to viruses and infections compared to a man.
Despite all these factors, prevention is definitely better than cure, better safe than sorry.
The best advice is to wash your hands, use hand sanitizer and practice social distancing.
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