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Updated:25/05/2022 13:08h
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About 1 in 5 adults may develop a health problem related to a SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a new study from the US Center for Infectious Diseases (CDC).
And the risk is higher for people over 65, greater than 25%. According to research, patients who have recovered from a Covid-19 infection have twice the risk of suffering a pulmonary embolism or some type of respiratory conditions.
The study states that no significant differences were observed when it came to cerebrovascular diseases, which affect blood flow and vessels, or mental health disorders.
These findings are consistent with previous studies indicating that 20% to 30% of Covid patients may experience persistent Covid and need follow-up.
Persistent Covid is characterized by a variety of new and persistent symptoms that a person may experience after recovering from acute Covid infection.
It can affect multiple organ systems, and symptoms include joint or muscle pain, mental confusion, tingling, loss of taste or smell, chest pain, palpitations, blood clots, fatigue, and depression.
While more research is needed to better understand who is most likely to experience persistent Covid, some groups of people may be more prone to the after-effects, such as those with underlying health conditions or the unvaccinated.
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