Long
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.
Related Terms
- COVID-19: The disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which can lead to Long COVID in some cases.
- SARS-CoV-2: The virus that causes COVID-19.
- Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC): Another term for Long COVID, used by the medical community.
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): A condition that is similar to Long COVID in terms of symptoms and duration.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Long
- Wikipedia's article - Long
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