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[-] ericjmorey@beehaw.org 5 points 1 year ago

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

[-] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 year ago

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

[-] SenorBolsa@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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.

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