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After recovering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a considerable number of patients report long-term sequelae. The epidemiologic data vary widely in the studies published to date, depending on the study design and the patient cohorts analyzed. Using a population-based approach, we report symptoms and clinical characteristics following COVID-19 (long COVID), focusing on symptoms ≥ 12 weeks (post-COVID-19). ⋯ Patients who are not hospitalized also frequently experience continued symptoms following COVID-19. The heterogeneity of symptoms calls for a multi - disciplinary stepped-care approach, for which identification of patients at risk is crucial. A limitation of the study is the lack of a control group.
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Pregnancy and Autoimmune Disease: Diseases of the Nervous System, Connective Tissue, and the Bowel.
Pregnancies in women with chronic disease are on the rise. This pertains to autoimmune diseases in particular since these tend to affect women of childbearing age. The interaction between pregnancy and autoimmune disease may increase the risk of maternal, fetal, and obstetric complications; additional care may be required. ⋯ The care of pregnant women with chronic diseases requires collaboration between specialists of the pertinent levels of care. A stable course of disease before conception, close interdisciplinary care, and pregnancy-compatible medication contribute to a reduction in maternal and perinatal complications.