Long COVID

Specific Long COVID Symptoms in Children Identified for First Time

Back or neck pain can be a sign of long COVID in children, a study finds.
Specific Long COVID Symptoms in Children Identified for First Time
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Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
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There is no definitive test to diagnose long COVID or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection and doctors rely on reported patient symptoms to rule out other conditions, but researchers are making progress.

A new study has taken a significant step by identifying key symptoms of long COVID in children and adolescents and developing a tool that could help in diagnosis.

Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
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Rachel Melegrito worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. Melegrito also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Melegrito has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.