Forbes October 11, 2024
Researchers have detected SARS-CoV-2 proteins in people with long Covid months after their initial infections, suggesting that persistent viral reservoirs may be associated with postacute sequelae of Covid-19. The findings do not conclusively identify persistent infections as a cause for this perplexing condition, nor do they immediately suggest new treatment options. But the research does provide important insight into this ongoing problem.
The results of the study were published on Tuesday in Clinical Microbiology and Infection.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, many people have experienced myriad symptoms that can continue for months after their initial infection. The extent of the problem is hard to gauge. In one report, researchers estimated that 5.8 million children in the U.S. may have...
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