Long-COVID in patients with a history of mild or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection: a Nationwide Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Evaluating the prevalence of long-COVID symptoms in patients with a history of mild or asymptomatic infection with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the factors associated with developing long-COVID.

Design

A nationwide cohort study. Using a centralized database, we have identified patients with and without a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection 1-6 months before data collection. Patients were asked to fill out an online questionnaire through text messages.

Setting

Israeli general practice.

Subjects

2755 persons participated in the study in September 2021 (a response rate of 7.5%): 819 with and, 936 without a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Main outcome measures

We asked patients to provide details about their demogra

SUBMITTER: Adler L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9848375 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature