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ArticleThe European journal of general practice2025

Long-term prognosis of adults with moderately severe SARS-CoV-2 lower respiratory tract infection managed in primary care: Prospective cohort study.

Tamara N Platteel, Johannes C Koelmans, Daniela Cianci, Natasha J H Broers, Eefje G P M de Bont, Jochen W L Cals, Roderick P Venekamp, Theo J M Verheij

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Tamara N PlatteelDepartment of General Practice & Nursing Science, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-5122-0079
Johannes C KoelmansDepartment of General Practice & Nursing Science, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Daniela CianciDepartment of General Practice & Nursing Science, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Natasha J H BroersDepartment of Family Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Eefje G P M de BontDepartment of Family Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-2700-4752
Jochen W L CalsDepartment of Family Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-9550-5674
Roderick P VenekampDepartment of General Practice & Nursing Science, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-1446-9614
Theo J M VerheijDepartment of General Practice & Nursing Science, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-0166-1498

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Abstract

backgroundInformation about the incidence of persisting symptoms after COVID-19 and its impact on patients treated in primary care are scarce.

objectivesTo determine differences in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and symptomatology between adults with and without SARS-CoV-2 moderately severe lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in the 12 months following their primary care visit.

methodsProspective cohort study in 35 Dutch practices. Individuals aged ≥18 years who presented to their general practitioner (GP) with a moderately severe LRTI during the first COVID-19 waive in The Netherlands (March-June 2020,

resultsThe change in SF-36 PSC (

conclusionsIn the 12 months following their moderately severe LRTI, primary care patients with and without confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection had a comparable HRQoL profile. A substantial proportion of participants reported persisting symptoms, indicating that persisting symptoms can occur following LRTIs irrespective of causative pathogen.

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COVID-19Primary Health CareQuality of LifeRespiratory Tract InfectionsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNetherlandsPrognosisProspective StudiesSARS-CoV-2Severity of Illness IndexCOVID-19long-term prognosisprimary care

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