Long covid en adultos

COVID-19, an infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, triggered a pandemic with global impact in 2020, the effects of which continue to this day. Since then, the term “Long COVID” has emerged to refer to the set of persistent symptoms that occur in adult patients for an estimated period of more than one month after infection, mainly affecting the respiratory system. The article focuses on Long COVID not only from an epidemiological perspective but also from the similar clinical presentation in adult patients, relationships in pathophysiology, and factors that may have contributed to its development, such as age, previously diagnosed diseases, history of previous hospitalizations with or without the need for intensive care, and finally, deprivation or non-acceptance of vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The studies reviewed agree that Long COVID directly and indirectly compromises the quality of life of adult patients in terms of their work, social, and family activities. A qualitative methodology was used through a document review, in addition to a screening method using the PRISMA tool, where articles from high-impact journals available in the PubMed, Cochrane, and Epistemonikos databases were collected, as well as updated demographic data available on official health websites. The review identifies a significant number of adult patients who, after a first infection, experience health problems, which raises the urgent need to propose follow-up for post-infection patients, including a plan to differentiate between vaccinated and unvaccinated patients. In addition to the use of both clinical and motor rehabilitation for patients who need it.

• Hoofdauteur: Navas Nájera, Giovanni Josué (author)
• Formaat: bachelorThesis
• Taal: spa
• Gepubliceerd in: 2025
• Onderwerpen: POST-COVID 19; COVID PROLONGADO; LONG COVID; COVID 19; SARS-COV-2
• Online toegang: https://dspace.uniandes.edu.ec/handle/123456789/19747