Post-covid vs post-flu: retrospective study based on a global research network investigates post-infection conditions, long-term risk of ED visits, hospitalization & death. Looked at 6614 patients in each group hospitalized 1/22-1/23 w/90-180d followup. 🧵 doi.org/10.1186/s12916…
The Covid group had a higher incidence of overall post-infection conditions compared to the influenza group, including a difference in what each group was experiencing. The Covid group had more abnormal breathing, more abdominal issues, more fatigue, and more cognitive issues.
The COVID group also had a significantly higher risk of the composite outcomes during all-cause ED visits, hospitalizations & deaths compared with the flu group. --> Hospitalized COVID patients are at higher risk of long-term complications when compared with influenza survivors.