Long Covid - SARS-CoV-2 causing reactivation of dormant viruses such as the Epstein-Barr virus (1 Viewer)

[Toller]

I came across this article in the Daily Mail earlier on today while searching for something else :-

Why many struck by Long Covid may be suffering from glandular fever

A year after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, experts have made an intriguing discovery: blood tests on some sufferers of long Covid are coming back positive for 'reactivated' Epstein-Barr.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I couldn't find a main cross reference though individual bits seemed to be correct

Positive Epstein-Barr Virus Detection in Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Patients

Background: The pathological report suggested severe immune injury in corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) reactivation has b

papers.ssrn.com

 

[Linda]

Just had a conversation about "long-haulers", and this article is very interesting.
Thanks

Angela you might be interested.

 

[Angela]

Angela you might be interested.

Thanks so much for the @!

Very intriguing article!