VEC offers perspective on “Long COVID” by discussing lingering conditions caused by other viruses and some bacteria

Although “Long COVID” is affecting the lives of many, the notion that people would have lingering symptoms after an infection is not new. Indeed, both viral and bacterial infections can change the course of one’s life. It is something that the VEC heard in videos from polio survivors, recorded during the pandemic.

Recently, the VEC described other infections that are known for their lingering symptoms, theories about why this happens, and what the current thinking is related to COVID-19.

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