Why do short-lived lung infections lead to long-lasting lung damage?

Newswise — The deadliest time in a viral respiratory illness sometimes is actually after the virus is cleared from the body. Destructive processes that are set in motion during an infection crest in the weeks after the virus is defeated, leading to organ damage that can cause chronic illness or even death. After an initial [...]

Published August 24, 2021 at 07:01AM. Read full article at Stem Cells in the News Portal.