Post-COVID-19 syndrome consists of the persistence of a set of symptoms derived from infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19), which can last for several weeks or months, and therefore not only affect people’s ability to recover their health, but also their quality of life, mental health, and ability to carry out daily activities. Since this new condition began to be documented, various names and clinical definitions have been used.1-3 However, in September 2020, the World Health Organization enabled classification codes for this disease and, in October 2021, proposed a clinical definition of the disease through expert consensus: “Post COVID-19 condition occurs in individuals with a history of probable or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, usually 3 months from the onset of COVID-19 with symptoms that last for at least 2 months and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis. Common symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive dysfunction, but also others, and generally have an impact on everyday functioning. Symptoms may be new onset following initial recovery from an acute COVID-19 episode or persist from the initial illness... Accedi per continuare la lettura

 

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