• ericjmorey@beehaw.org
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    2 years ago

    Anything that persists long term after an infection is long COVID. It’s the same concept for other viral infections.

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      2 years ago

      Sure, but what is that? Neural damage? Inflammation? Lingering viral load? Weakened immune system? Immune system over excitability?

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        2 years ago

        We don’t know. That’s the only good answer.

        Neurological damage seems to be a strong contender for the bulk of long COVID symptoms though.