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"72-Year-Old Patient's 613-Day COVID Infection Spurs Fear of New Mutations"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post

A 72-year-old Dutch man had the longest recorded case of COVID-19, lasting 613 days, during which the virus mutated nearly 50 times and ultimately led to his death. Despite receiving multiple vaccine doses, his immune system was unable to combat the virus due to an underlying blood disorder. Medical professionals found his body resistant to treatment, and the virus developed into an ultra-mutated variant. The case highlights the risk of persistent infections in immunocompromised individuals and the potential emergence of unique viral variants.

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"613-Day Covid Infection Sparks Concern Over New Mutations"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by inews

An immunocompromised 72-year-old man from Amsterdam had a Covid infection for 613 days, during which the virus mutated around 50 times before he died. This is the longest recorded Covid infection duration to date. The case highlights the potential for dangerous mutations in immunocompromised individuals and the importance of closely monitoring such patients. The man's prolonged infection led to the emergence of a novel, immune-evasive variant of the virus, but it was not transmitted to anyone else. Researchers emphasized the need to balance tracking infections in vulnerable patients with providing humane end-of-life care.

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