Solving the puzzle of Long Covid. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38386747/)

These scientists wanted to learn more about why some people who get sick with a virus continue to feel unwell for a long time after they have recovered. They decided to study a condition called Long Covid, which is when people still have symptoms like tiredness or trouble breathing even after the virus is gone.

To do this, the scientists looked at how the body's immune system responds to the virus during the acute infection phase. They wanted to see if this immune response could be linked to why some people develop Long Covid.

By studying Long Covid, the scientists hoped to gain a better understanding of how infections can sometimes lead to long-lasting health problems. This knowledge could help doctors find better ways to treat and prevent chronic diseases in the future.

Al-Aly Z., Topol E. Solving the puzzle of Long Covid. Science. 2024 Feb 23;383(6685):830-832. doi: 10.1126/science.adl0867. Epub 2024 Feb 22.