Long COVID-19 Effects (Chronic COVID-19 Syndrome) in Nepalese Cohort Recovered from SARS-CoV-2 Infection

December 2023 in “ Research Review ”

Anu Dahal

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Studysummary In this retrospective cohort study, researchers reported that 77% of 300 COVID-19 survivors experienced long COVID-19 symptoms such as fatigue and hair loss, with symptoms more likely in females, younger age groups, and hospitalized patients. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

This study investigated long COVID-19 effects in a Nepalese cohort of 300 COVID-19 patients, revealing that 77% experienced persistent symptoms beyond two weeks post-infection. The average age was 66 years, with a slight female majority (50.3%). Common acute symptoms included fever and cough, while prevalent long-term symptoms were fatigue (57%), hair loss (24%), and dyspnea (15.6%). The study found significant associations between long COVID-19 symptoms and factors such as gender, age, and hospitalization, with females and younger individuals more affected. The findings highlight the substantial impact of long COVID-19 on recovered patients.

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