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KNOWLEDGE ON POST - COVID SYNDROME AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS

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Dr. ABARNA JAWAHAR,Dr. MARIA PRISCILLA2,
ยป doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.5.2024. 2587-2600

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There is an established literature on the symptoms and complications of COVID-19 but the after-effects of COVID-19 are not well understood with only few studies reporting the persistent symptoms.The term Post-COVID syndrome is described for presence of symptoms post recovery of COVID-19.The aim of the study is to assess and create awareness about Post-COVID syndrome among dental students. A questionnaire survey was conducted among dental students of a private dental college and hospital in Chennai on Post-COVID syndrome.When asked about the duration for onset of Post-COVID about 47% had responded after 2 weeks of persistent symptoms following COVID infection. 90% had selected fatigue as the most commonly reported symptom in Post-COVID syndrome.69% had opted that there might be an alteration required in the dental treatment plan of a Post-COVID syndrome patient. Our study findings show that awareness on Post-COVID syndrome among dental students is not adequate. The dental professionals should be aware of the symptoms, pathophysiology and management of Post-COVID syndrome for successful dental treatment.

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