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Long COVID

Long COVID (pronounced /lɔːŋ 'koʊvɪd/), also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term that refers to a range of physical and mental health problems that can continue for weeks or even months after the acute phase of the COVID-19 infection has resolved.

Etymology

The term "Long COVID" was coined by the patient community to describe the long-term effects of the disease. The term "post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection" (PASC) is used by the medical community and was first used in a report by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in February 2021.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Long COVID can include, but are not limited to, fatigue, shortness of breath, "brain fog", sleep disorders, fevers, gastrointestinal symptoms, anxiety, and depression. These symptoms can persist for months and can range from mild to incapacitating, with new symptoms appearing weeks after the onset of the disease.

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