If a novel virus infects human lung cells, triggering massive chemokine release that overwhelms local immune regulation, which consequence follows?

💡 Explanation

A cytokine storm and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) arise because excessive chemokine release causes overstimulation of immune cells, leading to hyperinflammation. Therefore, a cytokine storm is the most likely outcome, rather than decreased neutrophil recruitment or improved adaptive immune function.

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