To better predict and mitigate complications and to prepare for the needs of recovering patients, University of Guelph researchers and Canadian collaborators are tracking the ongoing health of people who have had the virus.
The researchers are conducting an international survey to identify clinical characteristics of post-virus complications. They are comparing blood markers of infection, inflammation and oxidative stress to find biological markers that distinguish healthy and residually ill patients. The team is also gathering follow-up health data from participants to examine changes over time and to compare diverse patient conditions.
The goal of the longitudinal observational study is to identify factors that trigger chronic symptoms and to discover potential treatments.
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