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Ridgewood NJ, according to Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security ,nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians are observing more well-defined patterns of long-term health consequences for COVID-19 patients. A commentary published in JAMA describes some of the frequently reported manifestations in recovered patients. Although long-term health effects are more likely to be exhibited by patients with more severe disease (e.g., admitted to an intensive care unit), these effects are also being observed in persons with milder illnesses. General fatigue and dyspnea were the most commonly reported long-term sequelae, in addition to general joint and chest pain.
The authors also describe organ-specific manifestations in 3 specific organ systems: cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurological. In the cardiovascular system, myocarditis and myocardial injury are being reported in patients with a range of disease severity, including individuals who were younger and healthier prior to infection. The presence of myocardial injury in previously healthy student athletes, for example, suggests that damage to the heart is a potentially serious complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection. In the lungs, one study found more than 60% of patients had persistent symptoms or other indication of pulmonary dysfunction 3 months after discharge from the hospital. Another study found decreased pulmonary muscle strength in nearly 50% of patients 30 days after discharge. Neurological sequelae such as anosmia and ageusia have been commonly reported, but encephalitis, seizures, mood swings, and “brain fog” have been identified in recovered COVID-19 patients as well, although less frequently. While larger studies on these long-term sequelae are still forthcoming, preliminary reports of serious health effects in major organ systems are sufficiently concerning to encourage adherence to prevention measures.
We wonder how much of the disease is in our sanitation trucks. And are they probably being glanced .
That’s a good point, we hope the health Dept is overseeing this. Has that been brought up to the top officials At the local, and county levels. The local health department should be inspecting the sanitation trucks for the well-being of the employees.
One VERY long term effect no one seems to talk about — if you lose your sense of smell it takes MONTSH for a bit to come back and then it’s not a true sense of smell. Everything smells essentially the same. So forget about enjoying the smell of a BBQ, or cologne or a scented candle.
My ENT says IF a complete sense of smell comes back it could take 2 years. IF.
Why would u give a Thumbs down on this. I guess you don’t care about the workers who work on Sanitation trucks.they pick up Our refuse. That’s not nice.
Great post! Health consequences should be considered as important. When it is about the patients of infections, the long term health issues are needed to be solved properly. After that, one can get better long term health protection. Thanks for the information!