Sewer sampling, the authors say, could be expanded to track other infectious diseases such as H5N1 avian flu or mpox or to detect unexpected pathogens.
Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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A review of 31 studies reveals that long COVID affects 16% of children and adolescents after COVID-19.
This is the first study to assess COVID-related health disruptions on a patient level, the authors said.
The US is one of the countries seeing rising proportions of EG.5, a descendant of the XBB.1.9.2 Omicron subvariant.
The mutation was detected in 20% of study participants who never became sick, compared with 9% of their ill counterparts.
All boosters considered in this study had waning protection, with peak protection at 2 to 4 weeks after injection.
A high risk of obstructive sleep apnea is associated with severe COVID-19 and longer hospitalization.
Most COVID-19 cases in Danish K-9 schools in fall 2021 didn't trigger clusters, but when they did, they were large.
Children at highest risk of long COVID included girls, older youth, those with underlying illnesses, and hospitalized patients.
Only 43% of healthcare facilities had sufficient personal protective equipment to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Studies show that dogs can detect asymptomatic people, those who had long COVID, and new COVID variants.
