Scientists documented a rare case of COVID-19 persisting for over 750 days in a man with advanced HIV. The virus, confined within the patient due to his weakened immune system, underwent significant evolution, accumulating numerous mutations, some mirroring those found in the Omicron variant. This highlights the potential role of persistent infections in immunocompromised individuals in shaping viral evolution.Man battles active COVID infection for more than two years
Scientists documented a rare case of COVID-19 persisting for over 750 days in a man with advanced HIV. The virus, confined within the patient due to his weakened immune system, underwent significant evolution, accumulating numerous mutations, some mirroring those found in the Omicron variant. This highlights the potential role of persistent infections in immunocompromised individuals in shaping viral evolution.