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- SARS-CoV-2 has transformed from a respiratory infection into a long-term multi-organ disorder known as long COVID, affecting neurological and gastrointestinal systems.
- *The study reviewed data from five research articles involving over 27,000 patients, highlighting common symptoms like anxiety, depression, and gastrointestinal issues, particularly in those with pre-existing health conditions.
- *The findings indicate a lack of comprehensive research on minority populations, especially African Americans, emphasizing the need for further investigation into the long-term effects of COVID-19.
Article Abstract
Background: The respiratory infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has evolved into a multi-organ disorder, with long-term effects known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection or long coronavirus disease (COVID).
Aim: To examine the current knowledge and outcomes of long-term neurological and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in adult cohorts, including United States minority populations.
Methods: PubMed and Google Scholar were searched using relevant terms, and data from five studies were analyzed, comprising 27383 patients with persistent neurological and GI sequelae.
Results: The main symptoms included anxiety, depression, dysphagia, headache, vomiting, nausea, gastroesophageal reflux, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Patients with comorbidities and metabolic syndromes were at higher risk for long COVID. While most patients were European Americans, there was a need for further study on African Americans.
Conclusion: The underlying causes of these symptoms remain unclear, warranting more investigation into the long-term impact of the SARS-CoV-2 on different populations.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10523249 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v13.i4.323 | DOI Listing |
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