Assessment of the Frequency and Variety of Persistent Symptoms Among Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Infection with COVID-19 has been associated with long-term symptoms, but the frequency, variety, and severity of these complications are not well understood. Many published commentaries have proposed plans for pandemic control that are primarily based on mortality rates among older individuals without considering long-term morbidity among individuals of all ages. Reliable estimates of such morbidity are important for patient care, prognosis, and development of public health policy.

Objective

To conduct a systematic review of studies examining the frequency and variety of persistent symptoms after COVID-19 infection.

Evidence review

A search of PubMed and Web of Science was conducted to identify studies published from January 1, 2020, to March 11, 2021, that

SUBMITTER: Nasserie T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8155823 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature