McKnight's November 11, 2022
A second COVID-19 illness may be far more risky to one’s health than the first, according to a new study of Veterans Administration data. These elevated risks occur no matter the patients’ vaccination status, investigators said.
The study followed outcomes in 5.8 million VA patients. A second infection with SARS-CoV-2 more than tripled the odds that a patient would be hospitalized and doubled the risk of death, investigators reported. Reinfected patients were also more likely to have COVID-19-related complications in an array of organ systems. These included problems with the lungs, cardiovascular system, blood, diabetes, gastrointestinal system, kidneys, mental health, musculoskeletal health and neurological disorders.
These reinfection-related health risks were most pronounced in the acute phase of the illness, but...
Today's Sponsors
Today's Sponsor