Long COVID in the Long Run—23-Month Follow-up Study of Persistent Symptoms
Gunnhild Helmsdal, Katrin Dahl Hanusson, Marnar Fríðheim Kristiansen, Billa Mouritsardóttir Foldbo, Marjun Eivindardóttir Danielsen, Bjarni á Steig, Shahin Gaïni, Marin Strøm, Pál Weihe, Maria Skaalum Petersen
Abstract
Symptoms of long coronavirus disease (COVID) were found in 38% of 170 patients followed for a median of 22.6 months. The most prevalent symptoms were fatigue, affected taste and smell, and difficulties remembering and concentrating. Predictors for long COVID were older age and number of symptoms in the acute phase. Long COVID may take many months, maybe years, to resolve.
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MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)PediatricsDiseaseCoronavirusInternal medicineOutbreakVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Long-Term Effects of COVID-19Olfactory and Sensory Function StudiesCOVID-19 and Mental Health