Sex differences in postacute infection syndromes

Authors: Julio Silva, Akiko Iwasaki

Published: 2024-11-13

DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.ado2102

Source: Full article

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Abstract

Postacute infection syndromes like Long Covid disproportionately affect females, differing in prevalence, symptoms, and potential causes from males. This Viewpoint highlights these sex differences, gaps in current understanding, and the critical need for sex-based research.