November 22, 2023-“Importantly, there seems to be a poor relationship between the severity of COVID symptoms and the risk of Long COVID”“.. 70% of children who had LC, they were considered medium or severe. This implies that the symptoms may have a considerable impact on daily life” “Unfortunately, as SARS-CoV-2 has spread, it is now near impossible to find an unexposed group for comparison” - https://journals.lww.com/pidj/fulltext/9900/long_covid_in_icelandic_children__a_matched_cohort.651.aspx
November 15, 2023- “ In this study, we aimed to reveal the clinical features of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variants among children, and revealed that, in comparison with other SARS-CoV-2 variants, the omicron variant was associated with more clinical symptoms, particularly seizures. The number of children with seizures and unconsciousness was significantly higher after than before the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant.”- https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2023.1273464
Published November 7, 2023- Persistent cognitive slowing in post-COVID: longitudinal study over 6 months; showed cognitive slowing indicated by longer reaction times compared to control participants (r = 0.51, p < 0.001) in a simple-response tonic alertness task- https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00415-023-12069-3
-So, with Long Covid.. Do we ever really “clear” the virus?🤷♂️ "We detected replication-competent SARS-CoV-2 in bronchoalveolar fluid (BALF) Mac for up to 18 months after infection." Related? "Due to their long life span and ability to reside in virtually every tissue, macrophages have been proposed to play a critical role in the establishment and persistence of the HIV-1 reservoir."- https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2019.02828/full
Welp. 🤷♂️ Next time you hear “I tested negative so it’s definitely not Covid” Published November 2, 2023-“In this study, using Wuhan or Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2, we detected viral RNA in BALF of 17 of 25 infected macaques and viral antigens in the BALF Mac of 20 of 25 macaques at 6 months p.i., with the virus in the BALF Mac capable of replication up to at least 221 d p.i., even when it was undetectable in nasopharyngeal and tracheal swabs”- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41590-023-01661-4
The dismantling of COVID data has indeed made the virus disappear for many. 🙈🙉🙊However as expected by those of us watching in disbelief, WHO is investigating BA.2.86, a new COVID variant with more than 30 mutations in the spike protein. It was discovered in Israel on Sunday, then Denmark then today in the U.S., in Michigan. None of the cases are related which means the REAL number of cases is likely MUCH higher. Could be a game changer or maybe not. I guess we’ll FAFO as usual .🤷♂️🤞🏼
Not pretending to be an expert, just someone who is sharing hopefully credible information. Zero covid advocate, accepting the reality of the ongoing pandemic and adapting to it. Proud father of three extraordinary adult children. Strongly support LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ and #BLM Husband, musician, composer, activist. Los Angeles (Profile photo is of me and our German Shepherd looking at me in front of some recording equipment).