The Challenge of Studying Long COVID: An Updated Review. Issue 5 (8th April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zimmermann, Petra; Pittet, Laure F.; Curtis, Nigel
• Is Part Of: Pediatric infectious disease journal. Volume 41:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 424
• Page End: 426
• Publication Date: 2022-04-08
• Subjects: SARS-CoV-2 -- coronavirus -- persistent -- post COVID -- neurologic mental -- fatigue -- headache; Communicable diseases in children -- Periodicals; Infection in children -- Periodicals; 618.929
• DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000003502
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0891-3668

Abstract

Abstract : Accurately determining the risk of long COVID is challenging. Existing studies in children and adolescents have considerable limitations and distinguishing long-term SARS-CoV-2 infection-associated symptoms from pandemic-related symptoms is difficult. Over half of individuals in this age group, irrespective of COVID-19, report physical and psychologic symptoms, highlighting the impact of the pandemic. More robust data is needed to inform policy decisions.