According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), commonly known as long COVID, can affect anyone exposed to SARS-CoV-2, regardless of age or severity of original symptoms. It is defined as the continuation or development of new symptoms 3 months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, with these symptoms lasting for at least 2 months with no other explanation. Over 200 different symptoms have been reported that can have an impact on everyday functioning.
Studies show that around 10–20% of people infected by SARS-CoV-2 may go on to develop symptoms that can be diagnosed as long COVID.
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) created the RECOVER Initiative to learn about the long-term effects of COVID and improve our understanding of PASC (post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2), including Long COVID. In May 2023, the RECOVER Initiative published a study that used symptom scoring to identify people who may have Long COVID. The study found that there were 37 symptoms that participants who had COVID reported more often 6 months or more after having COVID compared to participants who never had COVID. Out of these symptoms, 12 could best identify participants with Long COVID.
This research is important because currently, there is no definition that researchers can use to identify Long COVID, and a definition could help future research and treatment.
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According to the RECOVER COVID Institute, this research brings us closer to identifying people with Long COVID based on their symptoms. However, more research is needed before this information can be used to treat patients.
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