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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Anything that persists long term after an infection is long COVID. It's the same concept for other viral infections.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Sure, but what is that? Neural damage? Inflammation? Lingering viral load? Weakened immune system? Immune system over excitability?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

We don't know. That's the only good answer.

Neurological damage seems to be a strong contender for the bulk of long COVID symptoms though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

My friend has neural symptoms and gastrological symptoms, also they're very tired, much more than before Covid.