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Hydroxychloroquine Insights

Hydroxychloroquine was initially thought to inhibit viral infections, but its effectiveness is limited due to the different pathways viruses can use to enter human lung cells. Early studies based on kidney cell cultures misled many into believing in its antiviral properties, leading to ongoing misconceptions. As COVID often results in inflammation rather than a viral issue, traditional antivirals may not be effective for severely ill patients.