What is post-COVID-19 syndrome? Definition and update ¿Qué es el síndrome pos-COVID-19? Definición y actualización

GALLEGOS, MIGUEL; MARTINO, PABLO; CAYCHO-RODRÍGUEZ, TOMÁS; CALANDRA, MANUEL; RAZUMOVSKIY, ANASTASIA; ARIAS-GALLEGOS, WALTER L.; DE CASTRO-PEÇANHA, VIVIANE; CERVIGNI, MAURICIO

GACETA MEDICA DE MEXICO

ACAD NACIONAL MEDICINA MEXICO

Año: 2022 vol. 158 p. 451 - 455

0016-3813

This work addresses the origin and development of post-COVID-19 syndrome, which consists of the persistence of different symptoms over time as a consequence of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Based on a narrative review of the scientific literature, a brief analysis of the new term is made, specifying the conceptual definition, characteristic symptoms, the various implications for people’s health, and the responses to specific care measures that have been implemented. It concludes with a wake-up call to the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean in order for care and surveillance to be provided to this public health problem.