Severe COVID-19 reactivates dormant viruses and may leave a lasting viral signature

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260807/Severe-COVID-19-reactivates-dormant-viruses-and-may-leave-a-lasting-viral-signature.aspx Researchers found that severe COVID-19 can awaken chronic viruses normally kept in check, while persistent Anelloviridae activity during recovery may help identify patients with long-term physical symptoms. A recent study published in the journal Nature suggests that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections may reactivate chronic viruses such as Anelloviridae and Herpesviridae in immunocompetent individuals, especially among those with severe disease.