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applegrove

(134,213 posts) Mon Jul 13, 2026, 09:38 PM Monday

They figured out some of long covid in Japan: [View all]

Japanese researchers linked Long COVID to a dormant herpes virus reactivated by SARS-CoV-2 infection. This process triggers production of the SITH-1 protein, which was identified in about 70% of patients. The SITH-1 protein may contribute directly to brain dysfunction, fatigue, and depression.
— Denis - The COVID Info Guy (@thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social) 2026-07-14T00:14:06.224Z

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They figured out some of long covid in Japan: [View all] applegrove Monday OP

Fascinating. yellow dahlia Monday #1

i had west nile in '02. never been the same. mopinko Monday #3

It makes sense that an assault on the immune system triggers collateral issues. yellow dahlia Monday #4

Had herpes show up in my 40s, Dr. said it seemed stress related. Dixiegrrrl Tuesday #9

Wonder if it reactivated Bobby's brain worm Blues Heron Monday #2

even if it did, that thing starved to death! (n/t) Moostache Tuesday #5

that worm died of starvation rampartd Tuesday #8

I had Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) when I was 40 Historic NY Tuesday #6

My sympathies...I have a whole novella-length story PCIntern Tuesday #11

That's interesting progressoid Tuesday #7

Herpes and eczema super nasty shit purr-rat beauty Tuesday #10