Large study says nearly 25 percent of COVID-19 patients have long-lasting symptoms | TheHill - The Hill
A detailed new report suggests that nearly one-quarter of patients who tested positive for COVID-19 continued to struggle with side effects at least one month after their initial diagnosis, adding to the burgeoning knowledge about the coronavirus that took over the world in 2020. .It found that 23.2 percent of patients with COVID-19 have one post-COVID-19 condition, a report from FAIR Health notes, with most occurring in patients who suffered from severe infections, although some asymptomatic patients were found to develop common symptoms as well. .CHILDREN NOW ACCOUNT FOR 25 PERCENT OF COVID-19 CASES, HEALTH EXPERTS REVEAL.Notably, heart inflammation was found to be a relatively prominent aftereffect, primarily among men, but also present in womenThe study also noted mental health conditions occurred frequently as post-COVID-19 conditions, with anxiety being the leading symptom among recovering patients, followed by depression. This adds to the literature on the lingering health conditions of COVID-19 infections.Â