Pathogen Effector Convergence Theory (PECT): A Protocol to Create a Unifying Framework for Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAISs)

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nita Jain
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18929139
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Abstract

Pathogen Effector Convergence Theory (PECT) is a framework proposing that taxonomically diverse pathogens use functionally convergent effector proteins to disrupt shared cellular pathways, explaining why different infections cause similar post-acute infection syndromes like ME/CFS, Long COVID, and post-treatment Lyme disease.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
9 March 2026
Language
EN