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Long COVID and Post-Viral Syndromes
Emerging research on post-COVID conditions reveals significant
immune dysregulation [161, 162]:
Immune Exhaustion Patterns
Characterized by dysfunctional T-cells and altered NK cell activity
[163, 164]
Persistent Inflammation
Often involves regulatory T-cell abnormalities and inflammatory
cytokine imbalances [165, 166]
Autoimmune Features
May develop autoantibodies and autoimmune-like lymphocyte
patterns [167, 168]
The Lymphocyte MAP™ provides detailed insights into the specific
immune abnormalities in these diverse conditions, enabling more
targeted therapeutic approaches [169, 170].
How Lymphocyte Imbalances Drive Disease
Understanding the mechanisms by which lymphocyte imbalances
contribute to disease development is essential for effective clinical
intervention:
Excessive TH1 Response
A hyperactive TH1 pathway can lead to tissue-destructive
inflammation [171, 172]:
Proinflammatory Cytokine Production
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