In a major study, Australian researchers have identified mechanisms leading to the functional deterioration of the immune system in response to severe viral infections, such as HIV or Covid-19. It is widely known that severe viral infections and cancer cause impairments to the immune system, including to T cells, a process called immune 'exhaustion'.

Australian researchers identified mechanisms leading to functional deterioration of immune system in response to severe viral infections,such as HIV or #Covid.It is known that severe viral infections &cancer cause impairments to immune system,a process called immune 'exhaustion'. pic.twitter.com/01FcUSPMVg