Viral Immunology, Long COVID & Tissue Pathology
Why does a cleared infection leave behind brain fog and profound fatigue? This module covers the biological mechanisms of post-viral syndromes.
What you’ll learn:
Acute Viral Defense: Pattern recognition receptors, IRF3, and NF-κB activation.
The Off-Switch: How IRF3 pins NF-κB to stop cytokine storms (RIKA).
Brain Fog & PEM: Blood-brain barrier permeability, chronic microglial activation, and skeletal muscle mitochondrial failure.