Covid Post-Vaccine Brain Fog, Immune Dysfunction Linked to Spike Protein That Can Persist in Body for Years
The research team also found that many people thought to be experiencing long COVID may instead be suffering from post-vaccination syndrome (PVS) caused by the spike protein from the COVID-19 vaccines.
PVS symptoms, similar to those of long COVID, commonly include brain fog, dizziness and tinnitus.
The study also found that patients with either PVS or long COVID were more likely to experience the reactivation of dormant viruses such as Epstein-Barr and herpes, while their immune cells showed signs of being “exhausted.”
People with PVS or long COVID also had a higher rate of antigens connected to autoimmune disorders, including an antigen associated with neuromyelitis optica, a rare disorder that attacks the central nervous system.