Post-COVID-19 syndrome/condition or long COVID: Persistent illness after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection

Author(s): Allard, N; Miller, A; Morgan, M; Chakraborty, S;
Details: Publication Year 2022-12,Volume 51,Issue #12,Page 952-957
Journal Title: Australian Journal of General Practice
Publication Type: Review
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Approximately 10 million Australians have had confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. The waves of infection in the population have been succeeded by smaller waves of people affected by persistent illness following acute infection. Post-COVID-19 symptoms may extend for months following infection. There is a range of symptoms causing mild to debilitating impairment. OBJECTIVE: This article summarises what is currently understood about the pathophysiology, risk factors, symptoms and how to approach both the assessment and care of people with post-COVID-19 sequelae. DISCUSSION: Currently recommended is a person-centred approach from a multidisciplinary team, with general practitioners centrally coordinating care. As the understanding of post-acute COVID-19 is evolving, regularly updated or 'living guidelines' will be crucial for those affected to be provided with best care within the health system.
Keywords: Humans; *COVID-19/complications; Australia/epidemiology; SARS-CoV-2; Syndrome; Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
Department(s): Internal Medicine
PubMed ID: 36451331
Publisher's Version: https://doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-05-22-6429
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