Inflammation in Severe COVID Linked to Excess Gut Fungi

October 23, 2023

(Nature) – An imbalance of fungi in the gut could contribute to excessive inflammation in people with severe COVID-19 or long COVID. A study found that individuals with severe disease had elevated levels of a fungus that can activate the immune system and induce long-lasting changes. The work, published on 23 October in Nature Immunology, raises the possibility that antifungal treatment could provide some relief to people who are critically ill with COVID-19. (Read More)