According to a recent study, researchers have found that the immune
response triggered by a “bystander” virus, rather than the SARS-CoV-2 virus
itself, could be responsible for causing long Covid. Long Covid refers to
the prolonged symptoms experienced by some individuals even after
recovering from the initial infection. The study suggests that when the
immune system fights off a viral infection, it can inadvertently damage
healthy tissues, leading to persistent symptoms. Understanding the role of
the immune response in long Covid could help develop targeted treatments
and improve patient outcomes. Further research is needed to explore the
underlying mechanisms and potential interventions.
response triggered by a “bystander” virus, rather than the SARS-CoV-2 virus
itself, could be responsible for causing long Covid. Long Covid refers to
the prolonged symptoms experienced by some individuals even after
recovering from the initial infection. The study suggests that when the
immune system fights off a viral infection, it can inadvertently damage
healthy tissues, leading to persistent symptoms. Understanding the role of
the immune response in long Covid could help develop targeted treatments
and improve patient outcomes. Further research is needed to explore the
underlying mechanisms and potential interventions.
