Studies are shedding light on rates of recovery as well as the prevention and treatment of the complex condition.
  • ericjmorey@beehaw.orgEnglish
    5·
    1 year ago

    Anything that persists long term after an infection is long COVID. It’s the same concept for other viral infections.

    • Ada@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      0·
      1 year ago

      Sure, but what is that? Neural damage? Inflammation? Lingering viral load? Weakened immune system? Immune system over excitability?

      • SenorBolsa@beehaw.orgEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        We don’t know. That’s the only good answer.

        Neurological damage seems to be a strong contender for the bulk of long COVID symptoms though.

      • kwj@szmer.infoEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        My friend has neural symptoms and gastrological symptoms, also they’re very tired, much more than before Covid.