International Journal of Infectious Diseases,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
130, P. 108 - 125
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
Herpesviruses
are
ubiquitous
and
after
primary
infection
they
establish
lifelong
latency.
The
impairment
of
maintaining
latency
with
short-term
or
long-term
consequences
could
be
triggered
by
other
infection.
Therefore,
reactivation
herpesviruses
in
COVID-19
patients
represents
an
emerging
issue.
Cell,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
185(5), P. 881 - 895.e20
Published: Jan. 25, 2022
Post-acute
sequelae
of
COVID-19
(PASC)
represent
an
emerging
global
crisis.
However,
quantifiable
risk
factors
for
PASC
and
their
biological
associations
are
poorly
resolved.
We
executed
a
deep
multi-omic,
longitudinal
investigation
309
patients
from
initial
diagnosis
to
convalescence
(2-3
months
later),
integrated
with
clinical
data
patient-reported
symptoms.
resolved
four
PASC-anticipating
at
the
time
diagnosis:
type
2
diabetes,
SARS-CoV-2
RNAemia,
Epstein-Barr
virus
viremia,
specific
auto-antibodies.
In
gastrointestinal
PASC,
SARS-CoV-2-specific
CMV-specific
CD8+
T
cells
exhibited
unique
dynamics
during
recovery
COVID-19.
Analysis
symptom-associated
immunological
signatures
revealed
coordinated
immunity
polarization
into
endotypes,
exhibiting
divergent
acute
severity
PASC.
find
that
between
diminish
over
time,
leading
distinct
convalescent
immune
states.
Detectability
most
emphasizes
importance
early
disease
measurements
understanding
emergent
chronic
conditions
suggests
treatment
strategies.
Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Accumulating
evidence
points
toward
a
very
high
prevalence
of
prolonged
neurological
symptoms
among
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
survivors.
To
date,
there
are
no
solidified
criteria
for
'long-COVID'
diagnosis.
Nevertheless,
is
conceptualized
as
multi-organ
disorder
with
wide
spectrum
clinical
manifestations
that
may
be
indicative
underlying
pulmonary,
cardiovascular,
endocrine,
hematologic,
renal,
gastrointestinal,
dermatologic,
immunological,
psychiatric,
or
disease.
Involvement
the
central
peripheral
nervous
system
noted
in
more
than
one-third
patients
antecedent
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection,
while
an
approximately
threefold
higher
incidence
recorded
observational
studies
including
patient-reported
data.
The
most
frequent
encompass
fatigue;
'brain
fog';
headache;
cognitive
impairment;
sleep,
mood,
smell,
taste
disorders;
myalgias;
sensorimotor
deficits;
and
dysautonomia.
Although
limited
exists
to
date
on
pathophysiological
mechanisms
implicated
manifestation
'long-COVID',
neuroinflammatory
oxidative
stress
processes
thought
prevail
propagating
sequelae.
In
this
narrative
review,
we
sought
present
comprehensive
overview
our
current
understanding
features,
risk
factors,
Moreover,
propose
diagnostic
therapeutic
algorithms
aid
prompt
recognition
management
causes
persist
beyond
resolution
COVID-19.
Furthermore,
causal
treatments
currently
unavailable,
approaches
symptom-oriented
symptoms.
addition,
emphasize
collaborative
research
initiatives
urgently
needed
expedite
development
preventive
strategies
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.
Virology Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: Oct. 9, 2022
Most
COVID-19
patients
recovered
with
low
mortality;
however,
some
experienced
long-term
symptoms
described
as
"long-COVID"
or
"Post-COVID
syndrome"
(PCS).
Patients
may
have
persisting
for
weeks
after
acute
SARS-CoV-2
infection,
including
dyspnea,
fatigue,
myalgia,
insomnia,
cognitive
and
olfactory
disorders.
These
last
months
in
patients.
PCS
progress
association
the
development
of
mast
cell
activation
syndrome
(MCAS),
which
is
a
distinct
kind
disorder,
characterized
by
hyper-activation
cells
inappropriate
excessive
release
chemical
mediators.
survivors,
mainly
women,
persistent
severe
fatigue
10
recovery
history
neuropsychiatric
disorders
are
more
prone
to
develop
PCS.
High
D-dimer
levels
blood
urea
nitrogen
were
observed
be
risk
factors
associated
pulmonary
dysfunction
survivors
3
post-hospital
discharge
has
systemic
manifestations
that
resolve
time
no
further
complications.
However,
final
outcomes
chiefly
unknown.
Persistence
inflammatory
reactions,
autoimmune
mimicry,
reactivation
pathogens
together
host
microbiome
alterations
contribute
The
deregulated
mediators
MCAS
produces
extraordinary
during
course
infection
correlated
severity
Therefore,
treated
antihistamines,
inhibition
synthesis
mediators,
mediator
release,
degranulation
cells.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
20(6), P. e3001687 - e3001687
Published: June 1, 2022
DNA
viruses
often
persist
in
the
body
of
their
host,
becoming
latent
and
recurring
many
months
or
years
later.
By
contrast,
most
RNA
cause
acute
infections
that
are
cleared
from
host
as
they
lack
mechanisms
to
persist.
However,
it
is
clear
viral
can
after
clinical
recovery
elimination
detectable
infectious
virus.
This
persistence
either
be
asymptomatic
associated
with
late
progressive
disease
nonspecific
lingering
symptoms,
such
may
case
following
infection
Ebola
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2).
Why
does
sometimes
an
infection?
Where
come
from?
And
what
consequences?
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(1), P. e2251360 - e2251360
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
Importance
Understanding
the
factors
associated
with
post-COVID
conditions
is
important
for
prevention.
Objective
To
identify
characteristics
persistent
post–COVID-19
symptoms
and
to
describe
medical
encounters.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
This
cohort
study
used
data
from
Epidemiology,
Immunology,
Clinical
Characteristics
of
Emerging
Infectious
Diseases
With
Pandemic
Potential
(EPICC)
implemented
in
US
military
health
system
(MHS);
MHS
beneficiaries
aged
18
years
or
older
who
tested
positive
SARS-CoV-2
February
28,
2020,
through
December
31,
2021,
were
analyzed,
1-year
follow-up.
Exposures
infection.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
The
outcomes
analyzed
included
survey-reported
6
months
after
infection
International
Statistical
Classification
Related
Health
Problems,
Tenth
Revision
diagnosis
categories
reported
records
following
vs
3
before
Results
More
than
half
1832
participants
these
analyses
44
(1226
[66.9%];
mean
[SD]
age,
40.5
[13.7]
years),
male
(1118
[61.0%]),
unvaccinated
at
time
their
(1413
[77.1%]),
had
no
comorbidities
(1290
[70.4%]).
A
total
728
(39.7%)
illness
that
lasted
28
days
longer
(28-89
days:
364
[19.9%];
≥90
[19.9%]).
prior
(risk
ratio
[RR],
1.39;
95%
CI,
1.04-1.85),
moderate
(RR,
1.80;
1.47-2.22)
severe
2.25;
1.80-2.81)
initial
illnesses,
more
hospitalized
(RR
per
each
day
hospitalization,
1.02;
1.00-1.03),
a
Charlson
Comorbidity
Index
score
5
greater
1.55;
1.01-2.37)
likely
report
symptoms.
Among
participants,
postinfection
vaccination
was
41%
lower
risk
reporting
0.59;
0.40-0.89).
higher
pulmonary
2.00;
1.40-2.84),
diabetes
1.46;
1.00-2.13),
neurological
1.29;
1.02-1.64),
mental
health–related
encounters
1.28;
1.01-1.62)
symptom
onset
baseline
(before
infection).
Conclusions
Relevance
In
this
study,
acute
illness,
score,
being
COVID-19
lasting
more.
seek
care
diabetes,
pulmonary,
neurological,
least
compared
pre-COVID
use
patterns.
These
findings
may
inform
risk-benefit
policy.
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
55, P. 103268 - 103268
Published: Sept. 17, 2021
SARS-COV-
2
is
now
recognized
to
be
responsible
not
only
for
a
lung
condition
but
multi-organ
syndrome
(Ramakrishnan
et
al.,
2021).
After
the
initial
acute
infection,
like
many
other
viral
disorders,
multitude
of
long-lasting
symptoms
have
been
described.
Although
widely
discussed
in
social
media
evidence
around
this
new
scarce.
A
provisional
definition
would
persistent
and
potential
sequelae
beyond
four
weeks
from
onset,
which
main
features
are
breathlessness,
cognitive
impairment,
fatigue,
anxiety
depression