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. 2022 May 1;41(5):424-426.
doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000003502.

The Challenge of Studying Long COVID: An Updated Review

Petra Zimmermann  1   2   3   4 , Laure F Pittet  3   4   5 , Nigel Curtis  3   4   6
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The Challenge of Studying Long COVID: An Updated Review

Petra Zimmermann et al. Pediatr Infect Dis J. .

Abstract

Accurately determining the risk of long COVID is challenging. Existing studies in children and adolescents have considerable limitations and distinguishing long-term SARS-CoV-2 infection-associated symptoms from pandemic-related symptoms is difficult. Over half of individuals in this age group, irrespective of COVID-19, report physical and psychologic symptoms, highlighting the impact of the pandemic. More robust data is needed to inform policy decisions.

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Prevalence of persistent symptoms after COVID-19 in children and adolescents and in non-COVID-19 controls.
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