Immune Profiles of People with Long Covid
Low Cortisol, elevated response to SARS2 virus, changes in cytokines and white blood cells.
Compared to those who make a full recovery, long haulers have elevated immune responses to the SARS2 virus (and often to Epstein-Barr virus). Cortisol levels are also lower. The balance of white blood cells is changed, and there is an atypical pattern in the cytokines (immune hormones).
“Distinguishing features of Long COVID identified through immune profiling.” medRxiv, 10 Aug 2022, PMID 35982667.
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