The persistence, severity, and disability associated with post-COVID conditions, often referred to as "long COVID," pose significant diagnostic and management challenges. Post-COVID conditions are associated with a spectrum of physical, social, and psychological consequences. Patients with post-COVID conditions often experience functional limitations that can present substantial challenges to their wellness and quality of life.
CDC recently released Interim Guidance for Healthcare Professionals Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Post-COVID Conditions. The information in this interim guidance is based on individual medical expert opinion and on the available data
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Newly Released: Post-COVID Conditions Interim Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
Jennifer R. Chevinsky, MD, MPH; Robert A. Bonacci, MD, MPH; Brendan R. Jackson, MD, MPH; Alyson B. Goodman, MD, MPH; Jessica Brown, PhD, MPH; Valentine Wanga, PhD, MS; Jennifer R. Cope, MD, MPH
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The persistence, severity, and disability associated with post-COVID conditions, often referred to as "long COVID," pose significant diagnostic and management challenges. Post-COVID conditions are associated with a spectrum of physical, social, and psychological consequences. Patients with post-COVID conditions often experience functional limitations that can present substantial challenges to their wellness and quality of life.
CDC recently released Interim Guidance for Healthcare Professionals Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Post-COVID Conditions. The information in this interim guidance is based on individual medical expert opinion and on the available data
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Jennifer R. Chevinsky, MD, MPH; Robert A. Bonacci, MD, MPH; Brendan R. Jackson, MD, MPH; Alyson B. Goodman, MD, MPH; Jessica Brown, PhD, MPH; Valentine Wanga, PhD, MS; Jennifer R. Cope, MD, MPH
Jennifer R. Chevinsky, MD, MPH, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, Post-COVID Conditions Unit; Robert A. Bonacci, MD, MPH, Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, CDC COVID-19 Response Team; Brendan R. Jackson, MD, MPH Medical Epidemiologist, COVID-19 Health Systems and Worker Safety; Alyson B. Goodman, MD, MPH Senior Medical Officer, Post-COVID Conditions Unit; Jessica Brown, PhD, MPH Epidemiologist, COVID-19 Response; Valentine Wanga, PhD, MS Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, Post-COVID Conditions Unit; Jennifer R. Cope, MD, MPH Medical Officer, Post-COVID Conditions Unit
The seven authors of this piece have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.