Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 in solid organ transplant recipients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (PASC), defined as prolonged symptoms following an episode of COVID-19, is not well-characterized in solid organ transplant recipients (SOTR). In this study, we aimed to assess the prevalence of PASC in SOTR, its descriptive characteristics, and associated risk factors.

Methods

We retrospectively identified SOTRs with acute COVID-19 between June 1, 2020 and April 15, 2022, and abstracted demographic and medical history, characteristics of acute COVID-19 illness, and COVID-19 vaccination status. We defined PASC as ongoing/new symptoms present at 6 weeks or longer following acute COVID-19 diagnosis.

Results

Among 208 SOTRs with acute COVID-19, 72 (35%) developed PASC. Common symptoms were respiratory

SUBMITTER: Sigler R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10841400 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature