Scientists suspect COVID-19 may be subtly damaging immune systems, akin to measles, by depleting T-cells and causing lasting inflammation. Studies show even mild COVID increases risks of bacterial/viral infections, shingles, and sepsis, with viral remnants found years later. Despite political resistance to this alarming idea, evidence suggests SARS-CoV-2 could be reprogramming our immunity on a global scale, making us more susceptible to everything.
Why scientists are rethinking the immune effects of SARS-CoV-2
“Immunity debt,” a theory to explain the global surge in non-covid infections since pandemic restrictions were lifted, is increasingly being challenged by emerging evidence.The BMJ
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