Half of young adults with covid-19 have persistent symptoms after 6 months

image: Associate Professor Bjorn Bromberg, Professor Rebecca Cox, Professor Nina Langeland to see More Credit: Ingrid OL Hagerup UiB A paper published in the well-known journal Nature Medicine in long-COVID describes the persistent symptoms of acute COVID-19 after 6 months, even in isolated people in young families. A study by the Bergen COVID-19 study group followed patients infected during the first pandemic wave in Bergen, Norway. "The main new finding is that more than 50% of young adults up to the age of 30 isolated at home continue to have symptoms 6 months after mild to moderate illness," said group leader Nina Langeland. The professor explains. The most common symptoms were loss of smell and taste, malaise, shortness of breath, poor concentration, and memory loss. Professor Rebecca Cox, director of the Influenza Center at the University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital, said: Co-leader of the research group. Memory problems and problems with concentration Of the unhospitalized COVID-19 patients, 30% experienced the most common symptom, fatigue. Children under the age of 16 had fewer long-term symptoms than adults, but the first author of this article, Associate Professor Bjorn Bromberg, emphasized: "The cognitive symptoms of memory loss and poor concentration are of particular concern to young people in schools and colleges, emphasizing the importance of vaccination to prevent the long-term health effects of COVID-19." .. ### Disclaimer: AAAS and Eurek Alert! We are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! To use the information by contributing to the institution or through the Eurek Alert system. .. Pictures Credit