"Link Between Anti-Viral Protein and Persistent SARS-CoV-2 Infections Uncovered"
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A large community surveillance study in the UK identified 381 cases of persistent SARS-CoV-2 infections lasting at least 26 days, with some lasting up to 193 days, and 60 reinfections with the same major lineage. The study found evidence of viral persistence, adaptive evolution, and positive selection, with some infections showing rebounding viral load dynamics. The findings shed light on the prevalence and dynamics of persistent SARS-CoV-2 infections, highlighting their potential impact on viral evolution and long COVID.
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