Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Nov. 1, 2021
Background:
Persistent
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
symptoms
are
increasingly
well-reported
in
cohort
studies
and
case
series.
Given
the
spread
of
pandemic,
number
individuals
suffering
from
persistent
symptoms,
termed
‘long
COVID',
significant.
However,
type
prevalence
not
well
reported
using
systematic
literature
reviews.
Objectives:
In
this
scoping
review
literature,
we
aggregated
people
with
long
COVID.
Eligibility
Criteria:
Original
investigations
concerning
name
were
considered
participants
≥4-weeks
post-infection.
Sources
Evidence:
Four
electronic
databases
[Medline,
Web
Science,
Scopus,
Cochrane
Central
Register
Controlled
Trials
(CENTRAL)]
searched.
Methods:
A
was
conducted
Arksey
O'Malley
framework.
Review
selection
characterisation
performed
by
three
independent
reviewers
pretested
forms.
Results:
Authors
reviewed
2,711
titles
abstracts
for
inclusion
152
selected
full-text
review.
102
articles
subsequently
removed
as
did
meet
criteria.
Thus,
fifty
analysed,
34
which
described
or
prospective
studies,
14
cross-sectional
one
a
control
study,
retrospective
observational
study.
total,
>100
identified
there
considerable
heterogeneity
symptom
setting
Ten
cardiovascular
four
examined
pulmonary
25
respiratory
24
pain-related
21
fatigue,
16
general
infection
10
psychological
disorders,
nine
cognitive
impairment,
31
sensory
seven
dermatological
complaint,
11
functional
18
fit
into
any
above
categories.
Conclusion:
Most
report
analogous
to
those
apparent
acute
COVID-19
(i.e.,
impairment
symptoms).
Yet,
our
data
suggest
larger
spectrum
evidenced
symptoms.
Symptom
varied
significantly
explained
collection
approaches,
study
design
other
methodological
may
be
related
unknown
cohort-specific
factors.
Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
53(10), P. 737 - 754
Published: May 22, 2021
Long
COVID
or
post-COVID-19
syndrome
first
gained
widespread
recognition
among
social
support
groups
and
later
in
scientific
medical
communities.
This
illness
is
poorly
understood
as
it
affects
COVID-19
survivors
at
all
levels
of
disease
severity,
even
younger
adults,
children,
those
not
hospitalized.
While
the
precise
definition
long
may
be
lacking,
most
common
symptoms
reported
many
studies
are
fatigue
dyspnoea
that
last
for
months
after
acute
COVID-19.
Other
persistent
include
cognitive
mental
impairments,
chest
joint
pains,
palpitations,
myalgia,
smell
taste
dysfunctions,
cough,
headache,
gastrointestinal
cardiac
issues.
Presently,
there
limited
literature
discussing
possible
pathophysiology,
risk
factors,
treatments
COVID,
which
current
review
aims
to
address.
In
brief,
driven
by
long-term
tissue
damage
(e.g.
lung,
brain,
heart)
pathological
inflammation
from
viral
persistence,
immune
dysregulation,
autoimmunity).
The
associated
factors
female
sex,
more
than
five
early
symptoms,
dyspnoea,
prior
psychiatric
disorders,
specific
biomarkers
D-dimer,
CRP,
lymphocyte
count),
although
research
required
substantiate
such
factors.
preliminary
evidence
suggests
personalized
rehabilitation
training
help
certain
cases,
therapeutic
drugs
repurposed
other
similar
conditions,
myalgic
encephalomyelitis
chronic
syndrome,
postural
orthostatic
tachycardia
mast
cell
activation
also
hold
potential.
sum,
this
hopes
provide
understanding
what
known
about
COVID.
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
4(10), P. e2128568 - e2128568
Published: Oct. 13, 2021
Importance
Short-term
and
long-term
persistent
postacute
sequelae
of
COVID-19
(PASC)
have
not
been
systematically
evaluated.
The
incidence
evolution
PASC
are
dependent
on
time
from
infection,
organ
systems
tissue
affected,
vaccination
status,
variant
the
virus,
geographic
region.
Objective
To
estimate
system–specific
frequency
PASC.
Evidence
Review
PubMed
(MEDLINE),
Scopus,
World
Health
Organization
Global
Literature
Coronavirus
Disease,
CoronaCentral
databases
were
searched
December
2019
through
March
2021.
A
total
2100
studies
identified
cited
references.
Studies
providing
data
in
children
adults
included.
Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-analyses
(PRISMA)
guidelines
abstracting
followed
performed
independently
by
2
reviewers.
Quality
was
assessed
using
Newcastle-Ottawa
Scale
cohort
studies.
main
outcome
diagnosed
(1)
laboratory
investigation,
(2)
radiologic
pathology,
(3)
clinical
signs
symptoms.
classified
system,
ie,
neurologic;
cardiovascular;
respiratory;
digestive;
dermatologic;
ear,
nose,
throat
as
well
mental
health,
constitutional
symptoms,
functional
mobility.
Findings
From
a
identified,
57
with
250
351
survivors
met
inclusion
criteria.
mean
(SD)
age
54.4
(8.9)
years,
140
196
(56%)
male,
197
777
(79%)
hospitalized
during
acute
COVID-19.
High-income
countries
contributed
45
(79%).
median
(IQR)
proportion
experiencing
at
least
1
54.0%
(45.0%-69.0%;
13
studies)
month
(short-term),
55.0%
(34.8%-65.5%;
38
to
5
months
(intermediate-term),
(31.0%-67.0%;
9
6
or
more
(long-term).
Most
prevalent
pulmonary
sequelae,
neurologic
disorders,
health
mobility
impairments,
general
symptoms
chest
imaging
abnormality
(median
[IQR],
62.2%
[45.8%-76.5%]),
difficulty
concentrating
23.8%
[20.4%-25.9%]),
generalized
anxiety
disorder
29.6%
[14.0%-44.0%]),
impairments
44.0%
[23.4%-62.6%]),
fatigue
muscle
weakness
37.5%
[25.4%-54.5%]),
respectively.
Other
frequently
reported
included
cardiac,
dermatologic,
digestive,
disorders.
Conclusions
Relevance
In
this
systematic
review,
than
half
experienced
after
recovery.
most
common
involved
abnormalities,
These
effects
occur
scale
that
could
overwhelm
existing
care
capacity,
particularly
low-
middle-income
countries.
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
4(5), P. e2111417 - e2111417
Published: May 26, 2021
Infection
with
COVID-19
has
been
associated
long-term
symptoms,
but
the
frequency,
variety,
and
severity
of
these
complications
are
not
well
understood.
Many
published
commentaries
have
proposed
plans
for
pandemic
control
that
primarily
based
on
mortality
rates
among
older
individuals
without
considering
morbidity
all
ages.
Reliable
estimates
such
important
patient
care,
prognosis,
development
public
health
policy.
Journal of Infection,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
82(3), P. 378 - 383
Published: Jan. 13, 2021
This
study
aims
to
analyze
the
incidence
of
Post-acute
COVID-19
syndrome
(PCS)
and
its
components,
evaluate
acute
infection
phase
associated
risk
factors.A
prospective
cohort
adult
patients
who
had
recovered
from
(27th
February
29th
April
2020)
confirmed
by
PCR
or
subsequent
seroconversion,
with
a
systematic
assessment
10-14
weeks
after
disease
onset.
PCS
was
defined
as
persistence
at
least
one
clinically
relevant
symptom,
abnormalities
in
spirometry
chest
radiology.
Outcome
predictors
were
analyzed
multiple
logistic
regression
(OR;
95%CI).Two
hundred
seventy
seven
mild
(34.3%)
severe
(65.7%)
forms
SARS-CoV-2
evaluated
77
days
(IQR
72-85)
detected
141
(50.9%;
95%CI
45.0-56.7%).
Symptoms
mostly
mild.
Alterations
noted
25/269
(9.3%),
while
radiographs
51/277
(18.9%).
No
baseline
clinical
features
behaved
independent
development.A
half
COVID19
survivors.
Radiological
spirometric
changes
observed
less
than
25%
patients.
development.
BMJ,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. n1098 - n1098
Published: May 19, 2021
To
evaluate
the
excess
risk
and
relative
hazards
for
developing
incident
clinical
sequelae
after
acute
phase
of
SARS-CoV-2
infection
in
adults
aged
18-65.Retrospective
cohort
study.Three
merged
data
sources
from
a
large
United
States
health
plan:
national
administrative
claims
database,
an
outpatient
laboratory
testing
inpatient
hospital
admissions
database.Individuals
18-65
with
continuous
enrollment
plan
January
2019
to
date
diagnosis
infection.
Three
comparator
groups,
matched
by
propensity
score,
individuals
infected
SARS-CoV-2:
2020
group,
historical
group
viral
lower
respiratory
tract
illness.More
than
50
(defined
as
first
(index
date)
plus
21
days)
were
identified
using
ICD-10
(international
classification
diseases,
10th
revision)
codes.
Excess
four
months
hazard
ratios
Bonferroni
corrected
95%
confidence
intervals
calculated.14%
≤65
who
(27
074
193
113)
had
at
least
one
new
type
that
required
medical
care
illness,
which
was
4.95%
higher
group.
The
specific
attributable
SARS-Cov-2
phase,
including
chronic
failure,
cardiac
arrythmia,
hypercoagulability,
encephalopathy,
peripheral
neuropathy,
amnesia
(memory
difficulty),
diabetes,
liver
test
abnormalities,
myocarditis,
anxiety,
fatigue,
significantly
greater
three
groups
(2020,
2019,
illness
groups)
(all
P<0.001).
Significant
differences
because
ranged
0.02
2.26
per
100
people
P<0.001),
1.24
25.65
compared
group.The
results
indicate
infection,
types
less
commonly
seen
other
illnesses.
Although
older,
pre-existing
conditions,
admitted
covid-19
greatest
risk,
younger
(aged
≤50),
those
no
or
not
also
increased
sequelae.
is
relevant
healthcare
planning.
Brain Behavior and Immunity,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
97, P. 328 - 348
Published: July 30, 2021
It
has
become
evident
that
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
a
multi-organ
pathology
includes
the
brain
and
nervous
system.
Several
studies
have
also
reported
acute
psychiatric
symptoms
in
COVID-19
patients.
An
increasing
number
of
are
suggesting
deficits
may
persist
after
recovery
from
primary
infection.
In
current
systematic
review,
we
provide
an
overview
available
evidence
supply
information
on
potential
risk
factors
underlying
biological
mechanisms
behind
such
sequelae.
We
performed
search
for
sequelae
patients
using
databases
PubMed
Embase.
Included
all
contained
follow-up
period
provided
quantitative
measures
mental
health.
The
was
June
4th
2021.
1725
unique
were
identified.
Of
these,
66
met
inclusion
criteria
included.
Time
to
ranged
immediately
hospital
discharge
up
7
months
discharge,
participants
spanned
3
266,586
participants.
Forty
anxiety
and/or
depression,
20
symptoms-
or
diagnoses
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD),
27
cognitive
deficits,
32
articles
found
fatigue
at
follow-up,
sleep
disturbances
23
studies.
Highlighted
severity,
duration
symptoms,
female
sex.
One
study
showed
abnormalities
correlating
with
several
inflammatory
markers
correlate
symptoms.
Overall,
results
this
review
suggest
survivors
but
generally
improve
over
time.
International Journal of Clinical Practice,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
75(10)
Published: May 12, 2021
To
identify,
systematically
evaluate
and
summarise
the
best
available
evidence
on
frequency
of
long
COVID-19
(post-acute
syndrome),
its
clinical
manifestations,
criteria
used
for
diagnosis.