Assessment and management of post-COVID fatigue

Abstract

Post-viral fatigue is the most common long-term health issue facing survivors of COVID-19, according to initial reports. Here, Dr Gaber discusses the risk, diagnosis and principles of management of post-viral fatigue and its chronic variant – myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) –within the context of the pandemic and highlights that further research is urgently needed to guide clinical practice.