Three-Year Follow-Up of COVID-19 Cases in District of Constance, Germany. A Prospective, Controlled Cohort Study (FSC19-KN).

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Long-term sequalae of viral diseases, especially after infections with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), can induce multi-organ involvement, as around 65 million people worldwide report persistent symptoms that go far beyond the acute course. Studies indicate that early virus variants pose a higher risk of developing post-COVID-19 conditions. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the possible long-term effects based on the hospitalization rates and associated clinical events in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 over an observational period of three years after the initial infection. Secondarily, an investigation of health-related quality of life and functional status was performed. Methods and Materials: The study presented was designed as a prospec

SUBMITTER: Kohler AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11900586 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature