Assoc.Prof.Dr. Teera Worathanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post messages via Facebook Thira Woratanarat regarding the covid-19 situation and the occurrence of “Long COVID” or “Try Covid” with those who have been infected, stating that on April 24, 2022, it has surpassed 509 million
Yesterday, around the world, 542,456 more people were infected with 1,527 more deaths, a total of 509,057,806 people with 6,241,856 deaths. The top 5 people with the highest infections are Germany, France, South Korea, Italy and Japan.
Yesterday, the number of new infections had countries from Europe and Asia occupy eight of the top 10 and 14 of the world’s top 20. The number of new infections every day in the world now. from Asia and Europe Together, they accounted for 83.63% of the world’s population, while the number of deaths accounted for 81.4 percent.
New infections in Asia accounted for 33.34% of the world’s population, while the number of deaths increased to 36.28%.
epidemic situation in Thailand
Yesterday, the number of new infections, including ATK, was the 7th highest in the world and 3rd in Asia, while yesterday’s death toll. 5th highest in the world
Thailand’s death toll yesterday accounted for 23.41% of all reported deaths in Asia.
…Preventing yourself from getting infected is the best.
An abnormal condition following being infected with COVID-19 known as “Long COVID” or “Post-COVID Syndrome” will be a long-term problem. both to the person who is Family members/lovers/close people at work and society
It can happen to both people who have been infected with no symptoms, have mild symptoms or have severe symptoms. The chance of occurrence is regarding 20-40%, which is considered a high number.
Especially if any country has more people infected. Chances of meeting a long-term patient who is “Long COVID” It’s even more like a shadow. Although some research shows that full vaccination will help reduce the likelihood of “Long COVID” can be reduced by regarding 40%, but it depends on the type of vaccine used and even reduce the risk to some extent But when multiplied by the actual number of patients (absolute number) that will occur, it is still enormous.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera added that The latest study by Taquet M and colleagues, published April 22, 2022 in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, is a retrospective comparative study of the US population infected with COVID-19. In the period January to August 2021 with a history of receiving and not vaccinated About 10,000 people per group found that the incidence rate “Long COVID” There was no difference between the vaccinated and unvaccinated groups. However, larger research is needed to clarify this issue. In order to prevent infection is important whether or not they have been vaccinated
“Long COVID” Can be born to any gender Both men and women of all ages, young children, older children, working age and the elderly.
Females are more at risk than males
Adults are more at risk than children
moderately and severely ill More at risk of getting sick and having no symptoms but all types are born “Long COVID” all
Currently, it is believed that there are several mechanisms that can occur.
1. The presence of a persistent infection in the cells of organs (persistent infection).
2. Infection causes chronic inflammatory process.
3. Infection affects the functioning of organs/systems. of the body that is abnormal (organ dysfunction from viral infection)
4. Infection Causes Autoimmune (autoantibody)
5. Infection causes imbalance of germs that live in the body. especially in the gastrointestinal tract and affect the abnormalities of various organs and systems (Dysbiosis)
Long COVID is a disorder that affects almost every system of the body. From the brain / nervous system have since amnesia Difficulty analyzing or deteriorating performance than usual, headache, dizziness sleep problems and mental disorders such as depression, stress, anxiety mood swings
to other systems
that is heavy and no one wants to happen is Cardiovascular problems since myocardium and endocarditis arrhythmia ischemic heart cardiac arrest including cerebrovascular disease and obstruction of blood vessels in various places
respiratory system problems Makes it easy to get tired and short of breath because there are abnormalities in lung function and oxygen exchange.
endocrine system will cause abnormalities, including the incidence of diabetes in people who have never been before Including people who have had diabetes in the past, it is more difficult to control the disease. and problems with sex hormones
Other systemic symptoms include fatigue, exhaustion, and inability to work. Can’t exercise, hair loss and pain in various places throughout the body, including muscles, bones and joints
Symptoms can last from months to years. or is it permanent depending on the malfunction
There is no specific prevention or treatment. In addition to protecting yourself and your family from infection.
Proven protection is
“Always wear a mask. distance from others Meet people as needed, take a short time, avoid eating, drinking, or sharing food with others.”
