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Post-COVID-19 syndrome/condition or long COVID: Persistent illness after acute SARS CoV-2 infection
Nicole Allard1, Alistair Miller2, Mark Morgan3
1MBBS, MPH, PHD, FRACGP, Senior Fellow, Department of Infectious diseases, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic; Medical Epidemiologist, WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis, Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, Doherty Institute, Melbourne, Vic; General Practitioner and Public Health Lead COVID-19 Response, cohealth, Melbourne, Vic.
Background:
Approximately 10 million Australians have had confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. The waves of infection in the population have been succeeded by smaller waves of people affected by persistent illness following acute infection. Post-COVID-19 symptoms may extend for months following infection. There is a range of symptoms causing mild to debilitating impairment.
Objective:
This article summarises what is currently understood about the pathophysiology, risk factors, symptoms and how to approach both the assessment and care of people with post-COVID-19 sequelae.
Discussion:
Currently recommended is a person-centred approach from a multidisciplinary team, with general practitioners centrally coordinating care. As the understanding of post-acute COVID-19 is evolving, regularly updated or 'living guidelines' will be crucial for those affected to be provided with best care within the health system.
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