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by Mrs. Kiara Feil DDS Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago 4 min read

Is it possible for COVID-19 to spread to the brain?

Dec. 28, 2021 -- The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can spread to the heart and brain within days of infection and can survive for months in organs, according to a new study by the National Institutes of Health.

Dec 28, 2021

What are the complications of COVID-19?

Complications may include pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), multi-organ failure, septic shock, and death.

What are some of the potential long-term effects of COVID-19?

Known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or more commonly as Long COVID, these conditions affect all ages. Long-term effects include fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, sleep disorders, fevers, anxiety and depression.

Nov 2, 2021

Are some people more likely to develop severe illness from COVID-19?

Researchers are studying the human genes that make some people resistant to SARS-CoV-2 infection and other people more likely to develop severe disease. In one study, about 20% of those who died from COVID-19 had impaired immune systems that attacked a protein that helps regulate the immune response.

Feb 17, 2022

Which organ system is most often affected by COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that can trigger what doctors call a respiratory tract infection. It can affect your upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nose, and throat) or lower respiratory tract (windpipe and lungs).Dec 22, 2021

How long does it take to recover from COVID-19?

Fortunately, people who have mild to moderate symptoms typically recover in a few days or weeks.

Are long term side effects possible with the COVID-19 vaccine?

Benefits of Vaccination Outweigh the Risks Serious side effects that could cause a long-term health problem are extremely unusual following any vaccination, including COVID-19 vaccination.

7 days ago

Is there such thing as long term COVID-19?

Long COVID—or post-COVID conditions—is a wide range of new, returning or ongoing health problems people may experience more than four weeks after being first infected with SARS-CoV-2.Mar 11, 2022

Can COVID-19 cause long-lasting nerve damage?

March 3, 2022 -- Some patients with long COVID may have long-lasting nerve damage that could lead to fatigue, sensory changes, and pain in the hands and feet, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation.

Mar 3, 2022

How serious are the symptoms of COVID-19?

According to the CDC, reported COVID-19 illnesses have ranged from mild (with no reported symptoms in some cases) to severe to the point of requiring hospitalization, intensive care, and/or a ventilator. In some cases, COVID-19 illnesses can lead to death.Feb 2, 2022

What does higher viral load mean in the context of COVID-19?

Viral load refers to the amount of virus that can be detected in an infected person. High viral loads are concerning because they can mean the person is more infectious.Jan 14, 2022

Are most COVID-19 cases mild?

More than 8 in 10 cases are mild. But for some, the infection gets more severe.Jan 21, 2022