Why does viral RNA sometimes persist after recovery from acute infections?

DNA viruses often persist in the body of their host, becoming latent and recurring many months or years later. By contrast, most RNA viruses cause acute infections that are cleared from the host as they lack the mechanisms to persist. However, it is becoming clear that viral RNA can persist after cl...

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Main Author: Diane E Griffin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-06-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3001687