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I would like to point out that long-term effects are a possible outcome in many types of flu, not just covid ex. [1][2]. Given the combination of relatively sh
by mdorazio 5y ago
I would like to point out that long-term effects are a possible outcome in many types of flu, not just covid ex. [1][2]. Given the combination of relatively short timeframe for covid studies, the unknown complications of living in lockdowns, and the general "don't care" attitude toward these effects in previous flus, the whole "Long Covid" story at least seems rather overblown.
[1] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-17497-6 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-17497-6
[2] https://www.labmate-online.com/news/chromatography/1/breaking-news/does-the-flu-have-a-lasting-effect/45569 https://www.labmate-online.com/news/chromatography/1/breakin...
- dev_tty01 5y agoAs someone who is close to a person who suffers from an infection triggered autoimmune condition that has led to severe and long term neurological effects, I would agree that conditions similar to long covid have been occurring for quite a while. However, just because they have been ignored does not mean they aren't real and that the issue is "overblown." While I take no joy from the suffering of others, having more attention being paid to this very real and at times devastating condition is one of the few upsides of the virus.