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Post-COVID-19 syndrome/condition or long COVID: Persistent illness after acute SARS CoV-2 infection.
Allard, Nicole; Miller, Alistair; Morgan, Mark; Chakraborty, Samantha.
  • Allard N; MBBS, MPH, PHD, FRACGP, Senior Fellow, Department of Infectious diseases, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic; Medical Epidemiologist, WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis, Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, Doherty Institute, Melbourne, Vic; General Practitioner and Pub
  • Miller A; MBBS, PhD, FRACP, Respiratory and Sleep Physician, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, East Melbourne, Vic; Clinical Lead, West Metro COVID Positive Pathways, Melbourne, Vic.
  • Morgan M; BM, BCh, MA, PhD, MRCGP, FRACGP, Professor of General Practice, Associate Dean External Engagement, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Qld.
  • Chakraborty S; BBNSC (Hons), PhD, Senior Evidence Officer, National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce, Melbourne, Vic; Senior Fellow, Department of General Practice, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne Vic.
Aust J Gen Pract ; 51(12): 952-957, 2022 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2146357
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Approximately 10 million Australians have had confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. The waves of infection in the population have been succeeded by smaller waves of people affected by persistent illness following acute infection. Post-COVID-19 symptoms may extend for months following infection. There is a range of symptoms causing mild to debilitating impairment.

OBJECTIVE:

This article summarises what is currently understood about the pathophysiology, risk factors, symptoms and how to approach both the assessment and care of people with post-COVID-19 sequelae.

DISCUSSION:

Currently recommended is a person-centred approach from a multidisciplinary team, with general practitioners centrally coordinating care. As the understanding of post-acute COVID-19 is evolving, regularly updated or 'living guidelines' will be crucial for those affected to be provided with best care within the health system.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Reviews Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: Aust J Gen Pract Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Reviews Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: Aust J Gen Pract Year: 2022 Document Type: Article