Is ‘Long Covid’ similar to ‘Long SARS’?
John Patcai
Abstract
Abstract and Lay Abstract Is “Long Covid” similar to “Long SARS” (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)? In 2019, a new pandemic started, and is still ongoing. The causative virus is the only known close relative of the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV-1), and is accordingly called SARS-CoV-2. Follow-up for between 2 and 10 years of 50 post SARS patients in a rehabilitation setting led to publications and clinical impressions that are summarized here regarding significant permanent disability for some of these patients. Similarities between permanent symptoms post SARS, and the reported so-far unresolving symptoms of Long Covid are remarkable. This makes it possible to predict that some Long Covid symptoms will be permanent.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakVirologyBetacoronavirusSars virusPandemicCoronavirus InfectionsMedicineInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakDiseaseLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Intensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersRespiratory Support and Mechanisms