Long COVID: General Perceptions and Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
Katia Ozanic,
Aripuanã Sakurada Aranha Watanabe,
Andre Machado
и другие.
COVID,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
5(3), С. 41 - 41
Опубликована: Март 12, 2025
On
11
March
2020,
the
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)
declared
a
pandemic
caused
by
SARS-CoV-2,
raising
global
health
concerns.
Reports
of
persistent
and
new
symptoms
following
acute
phase
infection
highlighted
complexities
recovery
prompted
investigation
what
is
now
termed
long
COVID.
Officially
recognized
WHO
in
October
2021,
COVID
presents
various
implications,
though
terminology—such
as
post-COVID
syndrome
post-acute
sequelae
COVID-19
(PASC)—remains
inconsistent,
complicating
diagnostic
standardization.
Long
affects
an
estimated
10%
to
30%
SARS-CoV-2-infected
individuals,
with
common
including
fatigue,
dyspnea,
cognitive
dysfunction,
joint
pain,
all
which
significantly
impair
quality
life.
Public
perception
influenced
factors
like
education
history,
while
misinformation
stigma
hinder
accurate
diagnosis
treatment.
The
absence
biomarkers
overlap
other
post-viral
syndromes
further
complicate
clinical
recognition.
Experts
emphasize
need
for
refined
criteria
integrated
strategies
combining
biomedical
research,
public
policy,
educational
initiatives
improve
management,
address
healthcare
inequalities,
mitigate
impacts
This
review
unveils
state
art
knowledge
gaps
encourage
discussion,
aim
achieving
better
decision-making
awareness
related
Язык: Английский
A Comprehensive Global Review of Epidemiology, Clinical Management, Socio-Economic Impacts and National Responses of Long COVID with Future Research Directions
Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2024
Background:
Long
COVID,
characterized
by
a
persistent
symptom
spectrum
following
SARS-CoV-2
infection,
poses
significant
health,
social,
and
economic
challenges.
This
review
aims
to
consolidate
knowledge
on
its
epidemiology,
clinical
features,
underlying
mechanisms
guide
global
responses;
Methods:
We
conducted
systematic
literature
review,
analyzing
peer-reviewed
articles
reports
gather
comprehensive
data
long
COVID’s
symptomatology,
management
approaches;
Results:
Our
analysis
revealed
wide
array
of
COVID
symptoms
risk
factors,
with
notable
demographic
variability.
The
current
understanding
pathophysiology
suggests
multifactorial
origin
yet
remains
partially
understood.
Emerging
diagnostic
criteria
potential
therapeutic
strategies
were
identified,
highlighting
advancements
in
management.;
Conclusion:
highlights
the
multifaceted
nature
revealing
broad
symptoms,
diverse
complex
interplay
physiological
underpinning
condition.
disorders
will
continue
weigh
healthcare
systems
years
come.
Ad-dressing
requires
holistic
strategy
that
integrates
care,
social
support,
policy
initiatives.
findings
underscore
need
for
increased
international
cooperation
research
health
planning
address
challenges
COVID.
There
is
call
continued
refinement
treatment
modalities,
emphasizing
multidisciplinary
approach
manage
ongoing
evolving
impacts
Язык: Английский