Dr. Thira reveals that Omicron causes a long-term risk of COVID in the brain, leading to brain atrophy and memory deterioration. Analytical thinking about 30% longer
Assoc.Prof.Dr. Teera Worathanarat, M.D. Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University posted about the case of trying COVID via Facebook Thira Woratanarat The latest Long COVID Update, the World Health Organization, Europe Region, has issued a statement yesterday, September 13, 2022. The essence is to estimate that from 2020 to 2021 there are people who have been infected with Covid-19. Already experiencing Long COVID in 53 countries, at least 17 million people are expected to have long-lasting symptoms.
Dr. Thira reveals that Omicron causes a long-term risk of COVID in the brain, leading to brain atrophy and memory deterioration. Analytical thinking about 30% longer
The World Health Organization has urged countries to plan their response to the long COVID crisis and invest resources in research studies. and organizing a system of care and rehabilitation services for patients with Long COVID
However, the risk of developing long-term COVID after infection is More if infected and sick until hospitalization, about one-third of females are diagnosed with long-term COVID-19. and males are found in about one in five.
Medical knowledge from research around the world in the past. Makes us understand more about Long COVID, both about the mechanism that causes abnormal symptoms. which has supporting medical evidence, including the detection of infection and/or viral fragments in the cells of the body’s organs, including in the blood, system cells The body is destroyed by infection, the presence of substances that indicate ongoing inflammatory processes in the body. as well as inducing other viruses with latent infection such as EBV and VZV.
effect Found that can cause abnormalities in almost every system of the body. whether it is an infection in the brain cells leading to brain atrophy (Cortical atrophy) and memory decline (Cognitive decline). There will be a deterioration in thinking performance. It will take approximately 30% longer to analyze.
It is important to note that Omicron poses the same risk of Long COVID in brain, neurological and psychiatric areas as Delta. or previous species
In addition, cardiovascular problems have been shown to increase the risk for at least 12 months after infection. and maybe longer
meanwhile People who have been infected with COVID-19 It was found that there was a higher risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes in both children and adults. Therefore, it is best to prevent yourself from getting infected. Always wear the mask correctly. This will greatly reduce the risk.
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At least 17 million people in the WHO European Region experienced long COVID in the first two years of the pandemic; millions may have to live with it for years to come. WHO. 13 September 2022.