Gut fungi’s lasting impact on severe COVID-19 immune response
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Certain gut-dwelling fungi flourish in severe cases of COVID-19, amplifying the excessive inflammation that drives this disease while also causing long-lasting changes in the immune system, according to a new study. This discovery identifies a group of patients who may benefit from specialized, but yet-to-be determined treatments.