ArticleTherapeutic advances in neurological disorders2024
Cytokines (IL1β, IL6, TNFα) and serum cortisol levels may not constitute reliable biomarkers to identify individuals with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.
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- Author response to Comment on: Cytokines (IL1β, IL6, TNFα) and serum cortisol levels may not constitute reliable biomarkers to identify individuals with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders · 2024Article
- Comment on: Cytokines (IL1β, IL6, TNFα) and serum cortisol levels may not constitute reliable biomarkers to identify individuals with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19.Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) comprise a broad spectrum of symptoms such as fatigue, general weakness, compromised attention and sleep or anxiety disorders. PASC represents a medical and socio-economic challenge. Objectives: Our study evaluated cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6 and TNFα) and cortisol levels in a cohort of typical patients with PASC, suffering concentration problems, fatigue and difficulties finding words. Design: This was a prospective cohort study. Four groups were analysed and compared: those who had never contracted SARS-CoV-2 ( Methods: Cytokine and cortisol serum levels were determined in patients' blood samples. Results: Cytokine levels of IL-1β, IL-6, TNFα and cortisol levels did not differ between groups analysed. Conclusion: This may indicate a non-organic/psychosomatic genesis of PASC; further studies are needed to elucidate the underlying causes of PACS, and non-organic causes should not be overlooked.
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