Some people experience the impacts of COVID beyond the initial phase of illness. If symptoms persist beyond 12 weeks, a diagnosis of Long-COVID may apply.
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My attempt at a simple definition for Long Covid:
‘Symptoms that continue to present for at least 12 weeks following an original Covid infection, and for which there is no other formal diagnosis’.
I think it’s important that the definition includes the fact that other possibilities for the relevant symptoms have been professionally eliminated.
A clear definition is essential to facilitate a clear diagnosis, but there is a great inconsistency with formal diagnosis and assumed LC.
Thank you for your post.
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