The Lingering Fatigue of COVID-19

Medscape October 11, 2024
Edited by Lisa Gillespie

TOPLINE:

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was linked to an overall 3% increase in self-reported fatigue and a twofold increase in malaise after minimal exertion up to 18 months after infection. Hospitalized patients experienced a 23% increase in fatigue scores.

METHODOLOGY:

• Researchers conducted a cohort study between 2021 and 2023 involving 50,115 Danish residents aged 15 years or older, half of whom had tested positive for COVID-19.
• Participants answered questions on their current and previous 6 months of fatigue and other symptoms based on a scale and at least one follow-up questionnaire between 2 and 18 months after testing.
• Participants were excluded if they reported SARS-CoV-2 infection between the index test date and the last follow-up...

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