COVID-19 reactivates dormant viruses linked to long COVID

ScienceDaily · first seen 16.08.2026

Research shows COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses in the body, with one viral family strongly linked to long COVID and lasting disability.

COVID-19 reactivates dormant viruses such as Epstein-Barr, cytomegalovirus, and herpes viruses.
A poorly understood viral family is strongly associated with long COVID disability.

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ScienceDaily — COVID-19 awakens dormant viruses — and one is linked to long COVID

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