As a medical expert, I have encountered many patients who have been diagnosed with cytokine release syndrome (CRS). This condition, also known as a cytokine storm or cytokine associated toxicity, is a result of an overactive immune response to an infection or certain types of immunotherapy. It can cause a range of symptoms, from fever to organ damage, and requires prompt treatment to prevent serious complications. CRS can affect various organs in the body, and the severity of symptoms depends on the extent of inflammation. In a study conducted by researchers in China, tocilizumab was found to be effective in treating CRS in 21 individuals with SARS-CoV-2, reducing fever within 24 hours.
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