202 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that female COVID-19 survivors were more likely than males to experience multiple long-term post-COVID symptoms, including fatigue, pain, hair loss, and mood disorders.
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October 2024 in “BMC Infectious Diseases” This study observed that COVID-19 patients in Thailand infected with the Delta variant were more likely to develop pneumonia and certain post-infection conditions, while Omicron infections were associated with milder symptoms like sore throat and congestion.
151 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This systematic review observed that a significant number of COVID-19 patients report long-term symptoms, including neurologic complaints and chronic fatigue, highlighting the presence of "post-COVID syndrome.
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March 2022 in “Infection” Many recovered COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia still experience symptoms like fatigue and anxiety, especially older adults and those with other health issues.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health” This meta-analysis found that hospitalized COVID-19 survivors have a significantly higher risk of experiencing long-term symptoms like dyspnea, anxiety, myalgia, and hair loss compared to those not hospitalized.