https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(23)00115-5/fulltext
"In this Personal View, we discuss current knowledge on SARS-CoV-2 RNA or antigen persistence in children infected with SARS-CoV-2. Based on the evidence that the virus can persist in adults, we have done a literature review and analysed studies that looked for SARS-CoV-2 RNA or antigens in children undergoing autopsy, biopsy, or surgery for either death from COVID-19 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome, or assessments for long COVID-19 or other conditions. Our analysis suggests that in children, independent from disease severity, SARS-CoV-2 can spread systemically and persist for weeks to months. We discuss what is known about the biological effects of viral persistence for other viral infections and highlight new scenarios for clinical, pharmacological, and basic research exploration. Such an approach will improve the understanding and management of post-viral syndromes."
Thanks for the post.
When "Long Covid" became a thing, I thought, good, it relates to CFS/ME, so now there will at last be some research.
So far, there have been no startling revelations. It's such a complex area, I doubt there will be any. I just hope there is progress.
Thank you. Although it was noted in several studies that the virus was very much alive in the tissues of some autopsied patients, I am surprised they had veered away from that track when looking at long COVID/ post-viral fatigue syndrome. sigh. I am so glad they are still looking back at it as the source.
That children may be constantly battling infection and inflammation means that their overtaxed immune systems could trigger auto-immune diseases in future. I do hope this discussion leads to more indepth study.