“Doctor Thira” reveals information on Long COVID. There will be symptoms of fatigue – fatigue – memory problems. How much? And how long?
Today (16 Jan. 65) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Woratanarat, Lecturer of Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Posted via Facebook, Thira Woratanarat, about the situation of Covid-19, stated that January 16, 2022, has passed 326 million. Yesterday around the world, the number has increased to 2,216,870 people, 5,510 people have died, a total of 326,399,962 people have died. Total 5,552,991 people
The top five with the most infections were France, USA, India, Italy and Australia.
The number of new infections every day in the world now. from Asia, Europe and North America which together accounted for 84.41 percent of the world’s population, while the number of deaths accounted for 84.33%.
Recently, the number of new infections from Europe accounted for 43.38 percent of the world, while the number of deaths rose to 46.24 percent.
Yesterday, the number of new infections was four of the top 10 countries from Europe and nine of the top 20 in the world.
…Update COVID-19
If Australia is not counted Asia was the continent where the number of weekly new infections increased at the highest rate compared to the previous week.
Countries that have gradually encountered Omicron before Including many countries in Asia where the epidemic is severe, the epidemic curve has a very similar accelerating slope. While Thailand has not climbed up like him. If you look at the conditions, it should start to pick up around January 19-23. As for the time to peak, as seen in other countries, there is a reasonable variance from 2-4 weeks and many countries still have a bad uptrend. Europe is a downtrend
Honestly, if you look at the nature of Omicron outbreaks in foreign countries around the world I don’t believe that our situation is so stable that we can prepare to go crazy. but should be climbing more
…Long COVID update
Recent research by Ceban F et al provides a systematic review of academic data. and meta-analysis
to answer the question People who are sick with COVID-19 And then with outstanding symptoms or Long COVID, how much fatigue, fatigue (fatique) and cognitive impairment are there? And how long?
A study from more than 80 studies found that people who have been infected with COVID-19 There is a one-third chance of developing long-lasting COVID, with symptoms of fatigue and fatigue being about one-third, and memory problems about one-fifth.
Women experience long-term COVID symptoms about 1.5 times more than men.
Adults are 3 times more likely to experience long-term COVID symptoms than children.
One-third of patients with long-term COVID-19 had symptoms with less than 6 months of follow-up, and a third had symptoms lasting longer than six months, and it was not yet known when it would end. due to limitations in the follow-up of each research
Importantly, Long COVID symptoms are found to occur in people infected with COVID-19. even without having to go to the hospital (non-hospitalized) and those who are so sick that they need to be hospitalized (hospitalized)
There are several studies reviewed by the research team. It indicates that persistent inflammatory blood chemicals have been detected in people with long COVID, which likely accounted for the unusual symptoms. and may reflect the likelihood of causing problems in various systems. of the body in the long term
…with the current academic information, emphasize that you should strictly protect yourself
Always wear a mask. Two layers. The inner layer is a mask. The outer layer is a cloth mask.
bypass the crowded poor ventilation
Refrain from partying with other people.
Meet fewer, shorter people. Stay away.
If you are sick like a cold, sore throat, cough, fever, muscle and joint aches. You should get tested for COVID as well.
…not infected Surely the best…
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refer
Ceban F et al. Fatigue and cognitive impairment in Post-COVID-19 Syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. March 2022.
Information from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Woratanarat
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