Long COVID
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 continue for weeks or months after the acute phase of the COVID-19 infection has resolved. The term "Long COVID" was coined by the patient community.
Etymology
The term "Long COVID" was first used on social media by people who were suffering from the long-term effects of COVID-19. The term was later adopted by healthcare professionals and researchers to describe the condition. The term "post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection" (PASC) is used in the medical literature.
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.
- Post-viral syndrome: A condition characterized by a set of symptoms that persist for weeks or months after the acute phase of a viral infection, similar to Long COVID.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Long COVID
- Wikipedia's article - Long COVID
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