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Background:

Post-COVID disease, or long COVID, is a complex condition following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Symptoms are highly variable, impacting multiple organ systems and affecting quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of the current scientific understanding of post-COVID disease.
To summarize knowledge on epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, and therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies indexed in PubMed.
Incorporation of clinical experience from a dedicated post-COVID outpatient clinic.

Main Results:

Prevalence estimates for post-COVID vary significantly based on methodology.
Common symptoms include fatigue, cardiopulmonary issues, cognitive deficits, and pain syndromes.
No definitive symptoms or biomarkers exist, necessitating diagnosis by exclusion and interdisciplinary teamwork.

Conclusions:

Post-COVID disease management is challenging due to symptom variability and lack of specific diagnostic tools.
Current therapies are individualized and symptom-oriented.
Further research into pathogenesis, diagnostics, and effective treatments is critical.