July 9, 2020

Persistent Symptoms in Patients After Acute COVID-19

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• A study of 147 patients in Italy who had recovered from COVID-19 found that 87% reported persistence of at least 1 symptom, particularly fatigue and dyspnea (difficulty breathing) at a mean of 60 days (SD 13.6) after onset of symptoms. 

Carfì et al. (July 9, 2020). Persistent Symptoms in Patients After Acute COVID-19. JAMA. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2020.12603