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EBV and HSV6 Viral Reactivation and Long COVID

EBV and HSV6 Viral Reactivation and Long COVID

by Jamie Ellis DC, IFMCP | Mar 24, 2023 | Uncategorized

One of the main mechanisms underlying Long COVID pathology is the presence of viral reactivation or awakened dormant pathogens. Virus’s such as Epstein Barr (EBV) and Herpes Virus Type 6 (HHV6/HSV6) are well documented to underlie chronic health conditions such...
Autoimmunity is a Hallmark of Long COVID

Autoimmunity is a Hallmark of Long COVID

by Jamie Ellis DC, IFMCP | Mar 24, 2023 | Uncategorized

As we learn more about the pathogenesis of Long COVID, the presence of an autoimmune process appears to be a prevailing mechanism in how the condition manifests. The following video goes through some of the research on this subject, why autoimmunity may have occurred...

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