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Read a deeper dive into Pediatric Long COVID: Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
- Neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms are commonly reported in children and adolescents with long COVID, including headache, fatigue, cognitive difficulties, mood changes, and sleep problems
- Reported prevalence varies widely due to study heterogeneity, small sample sizes, and limited long-term follow-up
- Beyond mood and sleep issues, many neuropsychiatric conditions remain underexamined in pediatric long COVID
- Persistent symptoms may significantly affect daily functioning and well-being
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