On July 13, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Thira Worathanarat, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Posted a message via Facebook Thira Woratanarat stating that …
COVID-19 update
1. Omicron sprouts over 1,500 subspecies.
Data from viral strain surveillance to date (Cr: Rajnarayanan R) indicates that the COVID-19 virus There are still constant mutations. Although the Omicron strain has dominated the epidemic for the second year, There is still a continuous mutation. with more than 1,500 subspecies already
in such number It is characterized by interbreeding between Omicron and other species with at least 537 subspecies.
In the past two months, there have been 599 subspecies. That has been reported detected at least 1 time from different countries
All global outbreaks are characterized by a soup of species. with different strains of the virus in different proportions Even overall, XBB.1.16 reported the highest percentage of detections, for example:
America XBB.1.5*, XBB.1.16* and EG.5.1*
China: EG.5.1*, FU.1* and FY.3*
Australia: XBB.1.16*, XBC.1.6*,
Brazil: FE.1.2*
Surveillance and monitoring of changes in endemic strains in each country is therefore important. In order to know the trend of impacts that occur from each strain that causes the problem of epidemic performance. including the severity of the disease
2. Long COVID already exists, less likely to be cured or protracted than previously believed
The latest research from the Spanish team was published in SSRN (Preprints with the Lancet) on 12 July 2023.
The study was conducted in a group of 341 patients with COVID-19 who were facing Long COVID and were followed up for 2 years.
It was found that only 26 Long COVID patients, or only 7.6%, have completely recovered. Most of the recovered groups are those who suffer from the fatigue/fatigue type. Distorted smell or taste or is male
While the group of Long COVID patients with symptoms such as muscle pain, shortness of breath, palpitations or concentration problems. It usually doesn’t get better with follow-up until 2 years.
The results of this study are in line with new research. that are gradually published in the present and pointed out that countries that has spread a large number of infections in recent years It is necessary to prepare to deal with Long COVID problems in the long run.
Reinforces us to see the importance of self-defense regularly.
No infection or re-infection is the best.
Always realize that Each infection can cause severe illness, death, and risk of long-term disability like Long COVID.
refer
1. Gregory TR et al. World Health Network. 13 February 2023. (Figure 1).
2. Determinants of the Onset and Prognosis of the Post-COVID-19 Condition: A 2-Year Prospective Cohort Study. SSRN (Preprints with the Lancet). 12 July 2023
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