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COVID-19 Reactivates Dormant Viruses, Offering New Clues to Long COVID
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An NIH-funded study demonstrates that COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses including Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus, with Anelloviridae reactivation linked to long COVID. The findings reveal potential targets for future diagnostics and treatments.
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Study identified reactivation of dormant viruses including Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus in COVID-19 patients; linked Anelloviridae reactivation to long COVID
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Published by GEN - Genetic Engineering & Biotech News on August 5, 2026 6:47 PM