Articles: sars-cov-2.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Apr 2022
Infectivity of Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Prospective Cohort Study in the Korean Metropolitan Area.
Although several characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an ongoing pandemic disease, have been identified, data on the infectivity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) are limited. ⋯ In establishing the infection control strategies for COVID-19, the variables associated with high infectivity may be considered.
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To assess risk factors for persistent neuropathic pain in subjects recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to study the serum level of neurofilament light chain (NFL) in those patients. ⋯ Depression, azithromycin, and moderate and severe COVID-19 are independent predictors of persistent post-COVID-19 pain. Serum NFL may serve as a potential biomarker for persistent neuropathic pain after COVID-19.