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Gut Fungi and Immune Activation in Severe COVID-19: New Insights

Fungal microbiota sustains lasting immune activation of neutrophils and their progenitors in severe COVID-19 This study delves into the role of gastrointestinal fungal dysbiosis in severe COVID-19 cases and its impact on the host’s immune system. Elevated levels of Candida albicans antibodies were found in severe COVID-19 patients with gut Candida overgrowth, mycobiota imbalance, and…