Allergy,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
78(2), P. 369 - 388
Published: Nov. 24, 2022
Abstract
There
has
been
an
important
change
in
the
clinical
characteristics
and
immune
profile
of
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID‐19)
patients
during
pandemic
thanks
to
extensive
vaccination
programs.
Here,
we
highlight
recent
studies
on
COVID‐19,
from
immunological
protective
risk
factors
for
severity
mortality
COVID‐19.
The
efficacy
COVID‐19
vaccines
potential
allergic
reactions
after
administration
are
also
discussed.
occurrence
new
variants
concerns
such
as
Omicron
BA.2,
BA.4,
BA.5
global
have
changed
scenario
Multisystem
inflammatory
syndrome
children
(MIS‐C)
may
cause
severe
heterogeneous
but
with
a
lower
rate.
Perturbations
immunity
T
cells,
B
mast
well
autoantibodies
metabolic
reprogramming
contribute
long‐term
symptoms
is
conflicting
evidence
about
whether
atopic
diseases,
asthma
rhinitis,
associated
susceptibility
better
outcomes
At
beginning
pandemic,
European
Academy
Allergy
Clinical
Immunology
(EAACI)
developed
guidelines
that
provided
timely
information
management
diseases
preventive
measures
reduce
transmission
clinics.
distribution
emerging
acute
respiratory
coronavirus
2
(SARS‐CoV‐2)
reduced
pathogenic
dramatically
decreased
morbidity,
severity,
Nevertheless,
breakthrough
infection
remains
challenge
control.
Hypersensitivity
(HSR)
low
compared
other
vaccines,
these
were
addressed
EAACI
statements
indications
reactions,
including
anaphylaxis
vaccines.
We
gained
depth
knowledge
experience
over
years
since
start
yet
full
eradication
SARS‐CoV‐2
not
horizon.
Novel
strategies
warranted
prevent
high‐risk
groups,
development
MIS‐C
long
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(3), P. 112189 - 112189
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
Cognitive
dysfunction
is
often
reported
in
patients
with
post-coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
syndrome,
but
its
underlying
mechanisms
are
not
completely
understood.
Evidence
suggests
that
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
Spike
protein
or
fragments
released
from
cells
during
infection,
reaching
different
tissues,
including
the
CNS,
irrespective
of
presence
viral
RNA.
Here,
we
demonstrate
brain
infusion
mice
has
a
late
impact
on
cognitive
function,
recapitulating
post-COVID-19
syndrome.
We
also
show
neuroinflammation
and
hippocampal
microgliosis
mediate
Spike-induced
memory
via
complement-dependent
engulfment
synapses.
Genetic
pharmacological
blockage
Toll-like
receptor
4
(TLR4)
signaling
protects
animals
against
synapse
elimination
induced
by
infusion.
Accordingly,
cohort
86
who
recovered
mild
COVID-19,
genotype
GG
TLR4-2604G>A
(rs10759931)
associated
poor
outcome.
These
results
identify
TLR4
as
key
target
to
investigate
long-term
after
COVID-19
infection
humans
rodents.
Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
132(15)
Published: July 31, 2022
SARS-CoV-2–infected
individuals
may
suffer
a
multi–organ
system
disorder
known
as
"long
COVID"
or
post-acute
sequelae
of
SARS-CoV-2
infection
(PASC).
There
are
no
standard
treatments,
the
pathophysiology
is
unknown,
and
incidence
varies
by
clinical
phenotype.
Acute
COVID-19
correlates
with
biomarkers
systemic
inflammation,
hypercoagulability,
comorbidities
that
less
prominent
in
PASC.
Macrovessel
thrombosis,
hallmark
acute
COVID-19,
frequent
Female
sex
at
birth
associated
reduced
risk
for
progression,
but
increased
Persistent
microvascular
endotheliopathy
cryptic
tissue
reservoirs
has
been
implicated
PASC
pathology.
Autoantibodies,
localized
reactivation
latent
pathogens
also
be
involved,
potentially
leading
to
documented
multiple
tissues.
Diagnostic
assays
illuminating
possible
therapeutic
targets
discussed.
Cell Death and Differentiation,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 7, 2022
Abstract
Post-acute
sequelae
of
SARS-CoV-2
(PASC),
also
known
as
Post-Covid
Syndrome,
and
colloquially
Long
Covid,
has
been
defined
a
constellation
signs
symptoms
which
persist
for
weeks
or
months
after
the
initial
infection.
PASC
affects
wide
range
diverse
organs
systems,
with
manifestations
involving
lungs,
brain,
cardiovascular
system
other
such
kidney
neuromuscular
system.
The
pathogenesis
is
complex
multifactorial.
Evidence
suggests
that
seeding
persistence
in
different
organs,
reactivation,
response
to
unrelated
viruses
EBV,
autoimmunity,
uncontrolled
inflammation
are
major
drivers
PASC.
relative
importance
pathogenetic
pathways
may
differ
tissue
organ
contexts.
vaccination,
addition
protecting
against
disease,
reduces
breakthrough
infection
although
its
actual
impact
remains
be
defined.
represents
formidable
challenge
health
care
systems
dissecting
mechanisms
pave
way
targeted
preventive
therapeutic
approaches.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 7, 2023
Abstract
A
comprehensive
evaluation
of
the
risks
and
1-year
burdens
gastrointestinal
disorders
in
post-acute
phase
COVID-19
is
needed
but
not
yet
available.
Here
we
use
US
Department
Veterans
Affairs
national
health
care
databases
to
build
a
cohort
154,068
people
with
COVID-19,
5,638,795
contemporary
controls,
5,859,621
historical
controls
estimate
set
pre-specified
incident
outcomes.
We
show
that
beyond
first
30
days
infection,
exhibited
increased
spanning
several
disease
categories
including
motility
disorders,
acid
related
(dyspepsia,
gastroesophageal
reflux
disease,
peptic
ulcer
disease),
functional
intestinal
acute
pancreatitis,
hepatic
biliary
disease.
The
were
evident
who
hospitalized
during
graded
fashion
across
severity
spectrum
(non-hospitalized,
hospitalized,
admitted
intensive
care).
consistent
comparisons
vs
control
group
as
referent
category.
Altogether,
our
results
SARS-CoV-2
infection
are
at
risk
COVID-19.
Post-covid
should
involve
attention
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: July 7, 2022
Multisystem
inflammatory
syndrome
in
children
(MIS-C)
is
a
febrile
pediatric
disease
that
may
develop
weeks
after
initial
SARS-CoV-2
infection
or
exposure.
MIS-C
involves
systemic
hyperinflammation
and
multiorgan
involvement,
including
severe
cardiovascular,
gastrointestinal
(GI)
neurological
symptoms.
Some
clinical
attributes
of
MIS-C—such
as
persistent
fever,
rashes,
conjunctivitis
oral
mucosa
changes
(red
fissured
lips
strawberry
tongue)—overlap
with
features
Kawasaki
(KD).
In
addition,
shares
striking
similarities
toxic
shock
(TSS),
which
triggered
by
bacterial
superantigens
(SAgs).
The
remarkable
between
TSS
prompted
search
for
SAg-like
structures
the
virus
discovery
unique
motif
highly
similar
to
Staphylococcal
enterotoxin
B
(SEB)
fragment
spike
1
(S1)
glycoprotein.
Computational
studies
suggest
has
high
affinity
binding
T-cell
receptors
(TCRs)
MHC
Class
II
proteins.
Immunosequencing
peripheral
blood
samples
from
patients
revealed
profound
expansion
TCR
β
variable
gene
11-2
(TRBV11-2),
correlates
severity
serum
cytokine
levels,
consistent
SAg-triggered
immune
response.
sequence
analysis
further
identified
conserved
neurotoxin-like
motifs
alter
neuronal
cell
function
contribute
symptoms
COVID-19
patients.
Additionally,
autoantibodies
are
detected
during
MIS-C,
indicate
development
post-SARS-CoV-2
autoreactive
autoimmune
responses.
Finally,
prolonged
persistence
RNA
gut,
increased
gut
permeability
elevated
levels
circulating
S1
have
been
observed
MIS-C.
Accordingly,
we
hypothesize
continuous
exposure
viral
promote
autoimmunity
leading
post-acute
syndromes,
long
COVID,
well
complications
resulting
infection.
BMJ Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. e000229 - e000229
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
To
evaluate
the
effect
of
covid-19
vaccination
on
severity
symptoms
in
patients
with
long
covid.
Target
trial
emulation
based
ComPaRe
e-cohort.
covid
cohort,
a
nationwide
e-cohort
(ie,
cohort
where
recruitment
and
follow-up
are
performed
online)
covid,
France.
Adult
(aged
≥18
years)
enrolled
before
1
May
2021
were
included
study
if
they
reported
confirmed
or
suspected
SARS-CoV-2
infection,
persistent
for
>3
weeks
after
onset,
at
least
one
symptom
attributable
to
baseline.
Patients
who
received
first
vaccine
injection
matched
an
unvaccinated
control
group
1:1
ratio
according
their
propensity
scores.
Number
symptoms,
rate
complete
remission
proportion
reporting
unacceptable
state
120
days
recorded.
910
analyses
(455
vaccinated
455
group).
By
days,
had
reduced
number
(mean
13.0
(standard
deviation
9.4)
v
14.8
(9.8)
group;
mean
difference
-1.8,
95%
confidence
interval
-3.0
-0.5)
doubled
(16.6%
7.5%,
hazard
1.93,
1.18
3.14).
Vaccination
patients'
lives
score
impact
tool
24.3
16.7)
27.6
(16.7);
-3.3,
-5.7
-1.0)
(38.9%
46.4%,
risk
-7.4%,
-14.5%
-0.3%).
In
group,
two
(0.4%)
serious
adverse
events
requiring
admission
hospital.
this
study,
social,
professional,
family
those
infection.