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When the flu is more than the flu: What happens when infections collide?

Most of us think of infections as happening one at a time—but that’s not always what happens. Sometimes, one infection can change the body in ways that make another infection more likely or more serious. In this talk, we’ll look at what happens when infections collide in the lungs, using influenza and COVID-19 as examples. We’ll explore how viruses can quietly change lung cells and the immune system, sometimes making it easier for bacteria to cause problems. These hidden interactions are often what turn an illness that might have been manageable into one that requires hospital care. By thinking about infections as connected events rather than isolated illnesses, we can better understand why respiratory diseases can become severe—and why treating just one infection isn’t always enough. Speaker: Mariya Goncheva, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry & Microbiology and Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Virology