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Ph.D. Candidate in Immunology, University of Virginia

Many respiratory viral infections can cause long-term symptoms. sbk_20d pictures/Moment via Getty Images

September 4, 2024

Long COVID inflicts deep scars on the lungs, but targeting specific immune cells could reverse damage − new research in mice

Harish Narasimhan, University of Virginia

Researchers developed a new mouse model that replicates long COVID-19 more accurately than current models. Their findings could lead to new treatments.

The immune system usually stays dormant in the lungs in times of health. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images

August 4, 2022

Long COVID‑19 and other chronic respiratory conditions after viral infections may stem from an overactive immune response in the lungs

Harish Narasimhan, University of Virginia

While a strong immune response is essential to fight against viral infection, an immune system that continues to stay active long after the virus has been cleared can lead to lung damage.

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