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Common arthritis drugs may weaken antiviral defenses and aid virus spread

Researchers found that JAK inhibitors, widely prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, can suppress genes that help the body fight influenza, COVID-19 and other viral infections.

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Researchers found that JAK inhibitors, widely prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, can suppress genes that help the body fight influenza, COVID-19 and other viral infections.