Infection-associated chronic conditions: Why Long Covid is our best chance to untangle Osler’s web
Michael J. Peluso, Maureen R. Hanson, Steven G. Deeks
Abstract
The recognition of Long Covid has renewed efforts to understand other infection-associated chronic conditions (IACCs). Here, we describe how studies of Long Covid and other IACCs might inform one another. We argue for the importance of a coordinated research agenda addressing these debilitating illnesses.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicinePandemicCoronavirus InfectionsIntensive care medicineVirologyPathologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ResearchIntensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders