Millions of people worldwide have long COVID. Evidence suggests most recover substantially within a year, but recent data shows that it has contributed to more than 3,500 U.S. deaths. Here’s the latest evidence on long COVID.
This photo provided by Amy Watson of Portland, Ore., shows her during an iron infusion in December 2022. Watson, approaching 50, says she has “never had any kind of recovery” from COVID-19. She has had severe migraines, plus digestive, nerve and foot problems. Recently she developed severe anemia.
Millions of people worldwide have had long COVID, reporting various symptoms including fatigue, lung problems, and brain fog and other neurological symptoms. Evidence suggests most recover substantially within a year, but recent data show that it has contributed to more than 3,500 U.S. deaths.Many studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that women are more likely than men to develop long COVID.
“I don’t think we should ignore that,” she said. Biology and behavior are probably both at play, Klein said. Watson started her virtual long haulers group that April. The others soon learned of that nickname and embraced it.Several studies suggest the ubiquitous Epstein-Barr virus could play a role in some cases of long COVID.
Not all long COVID patients have these markers. But it’s possible that Epstein-Barr is causing symptoms in those who do, although scientists say more study is needed. Could removing fat tissue treat or prevent some cases of long COVID? It’s a tantalizing question, but the research is preliminary, said Dr. Catherine Blish, a Stanford infectious diseases professor and a senior author of the study.
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