Researchers solve mystery behind rare clotting after adenoviral vaccines or natural adenovirus infection

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Source: Roingeard

Scientists have uncovered why a small number of people developed dangerous blood clots after either receiving certain COVID‑19 vaccines or experiencing a natural adenovirus infection - the answer lies in an unexpected case of misdirected targeting by the immune system.

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