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  • Infectious Diseases
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  • Persistent symptoms post-SARS-CoV-2 infection, termed Long-COVID, affect a growing global population.
  • Long-COVID is defined as experiencing symptoms for over 28 days after a COVID-19 diagnosis.
  • Symptoms are heterogeneous, multisystemic, and can fluctuate or evolve over time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing problem of Long-COVID.
  • To emphasize the need for a holistic management approach.
  • To call for urgent planning within the South African public health service.

Main Methods:

  • This abstract is a conceptual overview and does not detail specific methods.
  • It synthesizes current understanding of Long-COVID's characteristics.
  • It discusses implications for healthcare systems and management.

Main Results:

  • Long-COVID presents a significant and complex health challenge.
  • Multisystem involvement necessitates comprehensive patient care strategies.
  • There is a critical need for data from low- and middle-income countries.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of Long-COVID requires a holistic approach.
  • Primary care and rehabilitation medicine experts will play key roles.
  • The South African public health service must prepare for Long-COVID patient influx.