Respiratory viral infection severity

immunosenescence raises the risk of respiratory viral infection severity in humans.

“This deterioration of immune function in older adults significantly impairs viral control and increases disease severity.”

Review

Aging and Infection: Impact of Immunosenescence and Inflammaging in Respiratory Viral Infections

Cellular physiology and biochemistry : international journal of experimental cellular physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology·9 Feb 2026