SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia follow-up and long COVID in primary care: A retrospective observational study in Madrid city.

Sara Ares-BlancoMarta Pérez ÁlvarezIleana Gefaell LarrondoCristina MuñozVanesa Aguilar RuizMarta Castelo JuradoMarina Guisado-Clavero

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Most patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia recovered during the first 4 weeks from the beginning of the infection. The cut-off point to define long COVID, as persisting symptoms, should be between 4 to 12 weeks from the onset of the symptoms.

Keyphrases

sars cov
primary care
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
coronavirus disease
gestational age
sleep quality
respiratory failure
community acquired pneumonia
intensive care unit
general practice