ABSTRACT
Post Covid complication occurs in individuals with a history of con?rmed covid-19 infection, that develop within 3months of onset of COVID-19 illness, last for at least 2months and cannot be explained by alternative diagnosis. We aim to estimate the magnitude of post covid complications and its association with risk factors. A follow up study was conducted among 250 COVID19 positive patients from July 2021 to Jan2022. These patients were interviewed telephonically at 3rd month & 6th month after recovery. Majority of post COVID symptoms identified were fatigue (29.6%), anosmia (26.8%) & ageusia (15.2%). At least one of these symptoms was present in 67.6% and 28% patients at 3rd and 6th month post infection respectively. Other clinical features included insomnia (8%), skin rashes (7.6%) and mood disorders (4%). Systemic involvement was seen in 1.2% as new onset hypertension. No significant gender difference was identified in any of the symptoms (?2=0.24, p=0.6). Risk factors associated in developing long COVID-19 were high BMI[RR=1.2], age >60yrs [RR=1.3], poor vaccination status [RR=1.45]and long duration of illness (>14 days) [RR=1.4]. 4 deaths (1.6%) were reported among 8.8% hospitalized patients having severe comorbidities (e.g. Coronary artery disease). Nearly 2/3rd patients were having one or the other symptoms at the end of the 3rd month and 1/4th at the end of 6th months. Also, death during the post COVID period, strongly suggests continuous follow up visits for high risk patients and spreading public awareness to seek health care facilities for follow up.