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Long COVID and severe COVID-19 infections associated with Epstein-Barr virus reactivation

Two recent studies link EBV reactivation to long COVID symptoms and severe COVID-19 cases. Researchers found that nearly 73% of patients with long COVID were positive for EBV reactivation, suggesting a potential role for the virus in the development of these symptoms.

SourceWorld Organization·JournalPathogens·DateJul 21, 2021

Long COVID symptoms likely caused by Epstein-Barr virus reactivation

Researchers found that Epstein-Barr virus reactivation may cause long COVID symptoms in approximately 30% of patients after recovery from initial COVID-19 infection. The study analyzed EBV antibody tests on recovered COVID-19 patients, indicating a significant difference between those with and without long COVID symptoms.

SourceWorld Organization·JournalPathogens·DateJun 23, 2021