Comment Comment by stared It seems that in general female immune system is stronger. While "man flu" is a popular term for men getting excuses to complain and play on a computer during a minor infection - it might have a grain of truth. For example, COVID male death rates are higher than female (for the same age). See https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-19741-6 and https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-1....Of course, a stronger immune system is NOT a universal advantage, as it can backfire. (There is a similar phenomena in other systems, e.g. military.) parent stared 5 years ago
Of course, a stronger immune system is NOT a universal advantage, as it can backfire. (There is a similar phenomena in other systems, e.g. military.)