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How many people get ‘long COVID’ – and who is most at risk?

  • Written by Stephanie LaVergne, Research Scientist, Colorado State University
imageFatigue, brain fog, breathing problems and many other COVID-19 symptoms can persist for months Kyle Sparks via Getty Images

A few months ago, a young athletic guy came into my clinic where I’m an infectious disease physician and COVID-19 immunology researcher. He felt tired all the time, and, importantly to him, was having difficulty mountain...

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