Prevalence of Post-COVID Syndrome in a Cohort of Faculty of a Medical Institute and Their Family Members

The study investigated the prevalence of post-COVID syndrome among 84 individuals from Fazaia Ruth Pfau Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, and their families. It found that 60.7% of participants experienced post-COVID symptoms, with common issues including fatigability (48%), muscle pain (19%), and hair loss (11%). The study concluded that post-COVID symptoms were prevalent, but no specific risk factors were identified. It emphasized the need for a multidisciplinary approach to address the needs of those affected and called for further observational studies to understand the long-term effects of COVID-19.