PREVALENCE, PROFILE AND DETERMINANTS OF POST-COVID SYNDROME AMONG PATIENTS RECOVERED FROM COVID-19 IN BANGALORE, SOUTH INDIA

Introduction: Covid 19 has caused morbidity and mortality at an unprecedented scale globally. Primarily affecting respiratory system though affects all systems of the body. Even after recovery, patient experience widespread complications. Studies focusing on Post covid syndrome manifesting after 12 weeks after recovery are sparse. Hence we undertook his study, to aid in better management of post covid sequelae. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence, profile and factors associated with Post Covid syndrome among patients recovered from Covid 19. Methodology: A cross sectional study was done in a tertiary care center in Bangalore.