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Precursors of exhausted T cells are preemptively formed in acute infection

T cell exhaustion can occur early in acute infections, not just in chronic conditions.

An early precursor CD8 T cell that adapts to acute or chronic viral infection

The emergence of stem-like CD8+ T cells is crucial for effective immunity in chronic infections and cancer.

Precursors of exhausted T cells are preemptively formed in acute infection

T cell exhaustion can occur early in acute infections, not just in chronic conditions.

An early precursor CD8 T cell that adapts to acute or chronic viral infection

The emergence of stem-like CD8+ T cells is crucial for effective immunity in chronic infections and cancer.
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The brain microbiome: could understanding it help prevent dementia?

Chronic infections can mimic neurological disorders such as dementia, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and potential for reversibility.

Longest-Ever COVID Infection Lasted More Than 600 Days

A man with a rare combination of health conditions had the longest consecutive COVID infection ever documented, with the virus accumulating over 50 new mutations during his 20-month illness.
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