Hospitalized Covid Patients Risk Reactivation Of Long-Dormant Herpes Viruses

By Theresa Gaffney · STAT News · 2026-08-06

Research published in Nature and covered by STAT News indicates that severe Covid-19 infections can trigger the awakening of persistent viruses like Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus. Scientists analyzed data from over 1,100 hospitalized individuals, discovering that these viral r

Research published in Nature and covered by STAT News indicates that severe Covid-19 infections can trigger the awakening of persistent viruses like Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus. Scientists analyzed data from over 1,100 hospitalized individuals, discovering that these viral r