Frontiers in endocrinology

Changes in metabolism, viruses, and immune response in long COVID

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Abstract

Long COVID is characterized by persistent symptoms lasting 3 months or longer after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.

  • Symptoms of Long COVID may include a range of physical and cognitive issues.
  • The exact causes of Long COVID remain unclear.
  • Research is ongoing to understand the underlying mechanisms associated with these prolonged symptoms.

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