COVID-19 Reactivates Dormant Viruses, Offering New Clues to Long COVID

Wednesday, August 5, 2026Julianna LeMieux, PhDView original

COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses, including Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus, according to a large NIH-funded study. Researchers also linked Anelloviridae reactivation to long COVID, revealing potential targets for future diagnostics and treatments.

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