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The Multisystem Impact of Long COVID: A Comprehensive Review

January 2024 in “ Diagnostics ”

Nicoleta Negruț, Georgios Menegas, Sofia Kampioti, Maria Bourelou, Francesca Kopanyi, Fazilah Hassan, Anamaria Asowed, Fatima Zohra Taleouine, Anca Ferician, Paula Marian

TLDR Long COVID causes a wide range of long-lasting symptoms that change over time and are hard to diagnose and treat.

The review "The Multisystem Impact of Long COVID: A Comprehensive Review" explores the extensive and varied long-term effects of COVID-19 on multiple body systems, including pulmonary, cardiac, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and neurological manifestations. It highlights mechanisms of damage such as dysbiosis and immune responses, and details specific conditions like pituitary apoplexy, subacute thyroiditis, diabetes mellitus, and hypogonadism. The findings emphasize the complexity and widespread impact of Long COVID, underscoring the need for multidisciplinary approaches to manage and treat affected individuals.

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Pathological Sequelae of Long-Haul COVID

research Pathological Sequelae of Long-Haul COVID

353 citations, February 2022 in “Nature Immunology”

Long-haul COVID can cause lasting symptoms affecting many body systems and may be linked to ongoing inflammation and immune system issues.

research Female Sex Is a Risk Factor Associated with Long-Term Post-COVID Related Symptoms but Not with COVID-19 Symptoms: The LONG-COVID-EXP-CM Multicenter Study

202 citations, January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

Women are more likely to have long-term post-COVID symptoms than men.

More Than 50 Long-Term Effects of COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

research More Than 50 Long-Term Effects of COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

1250 citations, August 2021 in “Scientific Reports”

COVID-19 leaves 80% of patients with long-term symptoms like fatigue and headaches.

Clinical and Histopathological Features and Potential Pathological Mechanisms of Skin Lesions in COVID-19: Review of the Literature

research Clinical and Histopathological Features and Potential Pathological Mechanisms of Skin Lesions in COVID-19: Review of the Literature

80 citations, June 2020 in “Dermatopathology”

COVID-19 can cause various skin lesions, which may result from the virus and immune response, and are not directly linked to illness severity.

Are the Cutaneous Manifestations During or Due to SARS-CoV-2 Infection/COVID-19 Frequent or Not? Revision of Possible Pathophysiologic Mechanisms

research Are the Cutaneous Manifestations During or Due to SARS-CoV-2 Infection/COVID-19 Frequent or Not? Revision of Possible Pathophysiologic Mechanisms

82 citations, June 2020 in “Inflammation Research”

Skin problems in COVID-19 patients are rare and may be due to the body's complex immune response or blood clotting issues.

A Preliminary Observation: Male Pattern Hair Loss Among Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Spain – A Potential Clue to the Role of Androgens in COVID-19 Severity

research A Preliminary Observation: Male Pattern Hair Loss Among Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Spain – A Potential Clue to the Role of Androgens in COVID-19 Severity

134 citations, April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Male pattern hair loss could hint at androgens affecting COVID-19 severity.