Long-term sequelae of COVID-19 (myalgic encephalomyelitis): An international cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As a result of prolonged effects on multiple organs, recovery from COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 cannot be verified. This study seeks to understand chronic and acute long-term symptoms of COVID-19 lasting from a few weeks after diagnosis. The study also aims to gain insight into prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, a potentially comorbid condition for several months after the infection, in addition to taking a broad perspective on rare symptoms that may have developed during or after the infection.

Study design

Cross-sectional questionnaire\descriptive study.

Methods

The questionnaire was developed to assess the long-term effects of the global pandemic of COVID-19 using DePaul Symptom Questionnaire-2. The DePaul Symptom Question

SUBMITTER: Shaheen N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9665887 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature