Long-COVID is rapidly becoming one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide. However, the pathogenic mechanisms underlying the development of this new disease are still largely poorly understood. Recent evidence suggests that pre-existing inflammatory lung diseases may increase the risk of developing long-COVID, including chronic fatigue.
Autoren
- Jens Dehn
Publikation
- InFo PNEUMOLOGIE & ALLERGOLOGIE
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