Long COVID: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Treatment, and Management
A special issue of COVID (ISSN 2673-8112). This special issue belongs to the section "Long COVID and Post-Acute Sequelae".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1351
Special Issue Editors
Interests: long COVID; mobile health; symptom tracking; energy management; pacing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The symptoms of persistent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are increasingly well reported in the literature. These persistent symptoms following acute infection, also known as ‘long COVID’, have affected people worldwide. Long COVID is a heterogeneous disease with multimorbidities affecting several physiological systems. Given the spread of the pandemic, the number of individuals suffering from long COVID is significant, currently estimated at over 100 million. Therefore, regularly collating high-quality research and innovative recovery solutions, covering several research areas, is crucial. Our aim in launching this Special Issue is to consider long COVID pathophysiology, symptomology, treatment strategies, and management strategies, aiming to guide the process from benchtop to bedside. Additionally, articles within this Special Issue will explore the socioeconomic impact of long COVID, the role of rehabilitation programs, and the effectiveness of emerging therapeutic approaches. A multidisciplinary perspective is essential in understanding the full scope of long COVID, as it affects not only physical health but also mental well-being, quality of life, and workforce participation.
Dr. Lawrence D. Hayes
Dr. Nilihan E.M. Sanal-Hayes
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- COVID-19
- long COVID
- pathobiological mechanisms
- cognitive and movement impairments
- symptomology
- energy management
- biomarkers
- genomics
- proteomics
- lipidomics
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