Doctor Thira reveals that Long COVID has a 20-40% chance of affecting family and society in the long run. There are 5 mechanisms of occurrence. Symptoms can last from months to years.
On April 24, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teera Woratanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post a message via Facebook, Thira Woratanarat, regarding an abnormal condition following being infected with the so-called coviral-19 “Long COVID” by stating that
April 24, 2022, has surpassed 509 million. Yesterday around the world, 542,456 more people were infected, 1,527 more deaths, a total of 509,057,806 people, 6,241,856 deaths. The top 5 infected people 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, while the number of deaths accounted for 81.4 percent. New infections in Asia accounted for 33.34% of the world, 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. The fifth highest in the world. Thailand’s death toll yesterday accounted for 23.41% of all reported deaths in Asia.
Protecting yourself from infection is the best. An abnormal condition following contracting the COVID-19 disease known as “Long COVID” or “Post-COVID Syndrome” is a long-term problem. both to the person who is Family members/lovers/close friends at work and society can occur from people who have been infected with asymptomatic, mild or severe symptoms. The chance of it happening is around 20-40%, which is considered a high number.
Especially if any country has more people infected. The chances of meeting a long-term patient with Long COVID is much higher. Although some research shows that full vaccination It reduces the chance of long-term COVID 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.
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 Of approximately 10,000 people per group, the incidence of long-term COVID did not differ between the vaccinated and unvaccinated groups, however, larger research was needed to clarify the matter. 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, including young children, older children, working age and the elderly, females are at higher 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 can be born Long COVID.
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 It is a disorder that occurs in almost every body system. 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.”
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