Research shows that compared with those who are not repeatedly infected, the risk of kidney disease in people with repeated infections increases by 255%, and the risk of pulmonary sequelae increases by 254%; the picture is a situational photo. (Picture taken from freepik)
Shen Lixin/Review Editor
[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report]Wuhan pneumonia (novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19) will not disappear just because the world is unblocking the virus! Huang Xuan, a thoracic and critical care specialist, cited foreign studies and said that we should still be careful about the sequelae of reinfection of Wuhan pneumonia this year. Compared with those who were not reinfected, those who were reinfected had a 255% increased risk of kidney disease and a 254% increased risk of pulmonary sequelae. Compared with those who had been infected only once, patients who were infected twice had at least one risk of sequelae. An increase of 51%.
People with repeated infections have a 232% increased risk of hospitalization
Huang Xuan’s Facebook fan page “Dr. Ooi Hean“The article pointed out that according to data from New South Wales, people will be infected with COVID-19 again about every 28 days. And published in “natural medicine“(Nature Medicine) research also shows that the risk of reinfection to the body is also increased. For example, compared with those who were not repeatedly infected, the risk of hospitalization for those who were repeatedly infected increased by 232%, and the risk of all-cause death was significantly increased by 117%. Within 6 months, for every 1,000 people, there was a 19.33 chance of death from all causes.
Huang Xuan went on to say that as for the risk of sequelae, compared with those who are not repeatedly infected, those who are repeatedly infected have a 255% increased risk of kidney disease, a 254% increased risk of lung disease, a 210% increased risk of coagulation system disease, and a 210% increased risk of extrapulmonary organ system disease. 202%, gastrointestinal diseases increased by 148%, fatigue increased by 133%, mental health diseases increased by 114%, diabetes increased by 70%, musculoskeletal diseases increased by 64%, and neurological diseases increased by 60%.
Huang Xuan emphasized that compared with those who have never been infected, patients who have only been infected once have a 37% increased risk of at least one sequelae; those who have been infected twice have a 107% increased risk of sequelae; those who have been infected three or more times have an increased risk of sequelae. 135%. Compared with those who were infected only once, patients who were infected twice had a 51% increased risk of at least one sequelae. Patients who had been infected three or more times had a 14% increased risk of at least one sequelae compared with those who had been infected twice.
Doctors remind that vaccination can strengthen the body and avoid the risk of sequelae, hospitalization and death after reinfection. (File photo)
Vaccination to avoid the risk of sequelae of reinfection
Huang Xuan pointed out that this study shows that people who have been infected once still need to continue to be vigilant to reduce the risk of repeated infection and the possible health risks. Because Wuhan pneumonia virus continues to mutate and may remain a threat for years or even decades in the future, new mutant strains with greater immune evasion capabilities may emerge. Therefore, the risk of reinfection of Wuhan pneumonia is now greatly increased. “And vaccination is still the best tool to prevent you from being hospitalized and avoiding the risk of severe illness.”
Huang Xuan added that the CDC recently announced that the Novavax XBB.1.5 vaccine will be available to people over the age of 12 starting from January 9, 2024. The vaccination recommendations are as follows:
1. Those who have not received Wuhan pneumonia vaccine:Inoculate 2 doses (0.5 mL), with an interval of more than 4 weeks (28 days) between the two doses.
2. Those who have received Wuhan pneumonia vaccine (excluding those who have received Moderna XBB.1.5 vaccine):Inoculate 1 dose (0.5 mL), with an interval of more than 3 months (84 days) from the previous dose.
Huang Xuan reminded that vaccination can strengthen the body and avoid the risk of sequelae, hospitalization and death after reinfection; of course, other pharmaceutical (antiviral drugs) and non-pharmacological (mask coverings, frequent hand washing) interventions are also urgently needed to reduce The risk of reinfection and its adverse health consequences.
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2024-01-12 10:24:00
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