Other patients develop chronic myocarditis, a progressive inflammation of the heart muscle, which results either from the establishment of persistent virus infections that the body can not eliminate or the induction of autoimmunity to heart proteins. (sciencedaily.com)
The findings suggest that persistent virus in the central nervous system may contribute to the neurological issues associated with Zika virus infection in people, the authors note. (sciencedaily.com)
Dr. Zuniga believes that «this knowledge can be harnessed to empower the immune system's fight against persistent viruses, thereby improving the duration and quality of life for millions of people worldwide.» (vilcek.org)