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After six months’ experience with Covid-19, medical researchers have learned a lot. But there’s still a big open question:

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Covid-19 Long-Haulers: Some Patients Need Very Long-Term Care

Doctors and hospitals need to figure out how to help “long-haulers,” whose symptoms persist for months.

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Like other illnesses, Covid-19 can cause enduring problems, even in those who were never ill enough to be hospitalized.

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In a survey of more than 1,500 patients by Indiana University Medical School researcher Natalie Lambert, nearly 100 different problems have been reported, including:

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In studies of Covid patients, researchers have found evidence of damage to the:

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Researchers have yet to ascertain what share of people infected with Covid-19 suffer long-term symptoms.

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The actual number of cases is almost certainly much higher, because limited testing misses many victims.

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By November, Gu projects the U.S. will reach about 60 million infections, almost double the current global case count.

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To be prepared for long Covid, all health systems will need to:

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