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Lloyd Jones

Australian long COVID study reveals key genes involved

Long COVID is estimated to have affected 400 million people globally since 2020. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Key genes linked to long COVID have been identified, with Australian scientists a step closer to revealing why some people experience ongoing symptoms months and even years after infection.

The breakthrough study could lead to targeted testing and treatment of patients identified as being more prone to the condition.

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