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The Lingering Threat: SARS-CoV-2, Immunosuppression, and the Next Health Crisis
"The Lingering Threat: SARS-CoV-2, Immunosuppression, and the Next Health Crisis"
T-cell research | long COVID effects
The persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in the human body, potentially lasting years in some cases, poses a profound challenge to human health, far beyond a simple respiratory illness. Evidence suggests that the virus can linger, even replicate, in tissues like the colon, driving chronic inflammation and immunosuppression that may fail to clear naturally in those with weakened immune responses.
This cycle—where inflammation suppresses T-cell and NK-cell defenses, allowing viral persistence—could theoretically elevate risks for serious conditions, including cancer, echoing known viral triggers like HPV or hepatitis. The alarming rise of long COVID, affecting 15 million Americans with tangible, non-psychiatric symptoms, alongside anecdotal spikes in young-onset cancers, hints at a brewing crisis, possibly the most significant non-infectious pandemic yet.
Traditional virology’s focus on antibodies over T-cells has delayed recognition of cellular immunity’s critical role in viral clearance, though emerging research and T-cell-based therapies offer hope. While regulatory setbacks slow progress, the path forward lies in harnessing the body’s natural defenses to break this cycle—a daunting but not insurmountable task, blending fear with cautious optimism for a solution.
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