# Common drugs may help dangerous viruses spread through the body

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-27T10:46:21+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261026225606.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/common-drugs-may-help-dangerous-viruses-spread-through-the-body-a69911/

A surprising discovery reveals that widely used anti-inflammatory drugs may unintentionally help dangerous viruses spread through the body. Scientists found that JAK inhibitors, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, can weaken a crucial immune defense against influenza, COVID-19, and other infections. By suppressing genes that normally fight viruses, these medication

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