A new study conducted by the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley discovered viral infections like HIV and Hepatitis C not only damages but ages your immune system at a faster rate than actual aging.
Doctors did deep immune monitoring of human blood and noticed these viral infections and even COVID-19 create systemic inflammation that contributes to other illnesses as we age. The immune reaction and the accumulation of viral exposure to COVID-19 has shown changes in patient’s T cells of elevated baseline inflammatory signaling that diminishes the immune system and the ability to work and protect the body.
Study suggest the elimination of the viral infection will support a full recovery, but doctors are still in the process to find the best approach to fighting COVID-19 and being able to treat long-haul patients.