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    Viral infections can accelerate the progression of ALS, researchers find

    2026-10-01T10:59:00Z

    A new study suggests that common viral infections — like influenza or COVID-19 — may accelerate the onset and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. The findings suggest that it is the immune response triggered by these infections that accelerates the onset and progression of ALS.