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. 2021 Apr 28;36(6):1287–1289. doi: 10.1002/mds.28622

TABLE 1.

Demographics, PD‐related information, and prevalence of post–COVID‐19 syndrome (n = 27); Data is presented as mean ± standard deviation, median (interquartile range) or number (percentage)

Outcome measures Results
Sex, male 16 (59.3%)
Race/ethnicity
White 9 (33.3%)
Black 2 (7.4%)
Other 16 (59.3%)
Age at PD diagnosis, years 59.0 ± 12.7
PD disease duration at time of COVID‐19 diagnosis, years 9.2 ± 7.8
H&Y stage at COVID‐19 diagnosis 2.0 (1.0)
LEDD at COVID‐19 diagnosis, mg 1053.5 ± 842.4
Hospitalization due to COVID‐19 6 (22.2%)
Charlson Comorbidity Index at COVID‐19 diagnosis 2.0 (1.5)
Post–COVID‐19 syndrome 23 (85.2%)
Respiratory symptoms
Breathlessness 1 (3.7%)
Cough 3 (11.1%)
Cardiovascular symptoms
Chest tightness 0 (0%)
Chest pain 1 (3.7%)
Palpitations 0 (0%)
Generalized symptoms
Fatigue 11 (40.7%)
Fever 5 (18.5%)
Pain 3 (11.1%)
Neurological symptoms
Cognitive disturbances a 6 (22.2%)
Headache 5 (18.5%)
Sleep disturbances 6 (22.2%)
Peripheral neuropathy symptoms b 3 (11.1%)
Dizziness 4 (14.8%)
Delirium 2 (7.4%)
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Abdominal pain 0 (0%)
Nausea 2 (7.4%)
Diarrhea 0 (0%)
Reduced appetite 1 (3.7%)
Musculoskeletal symptoms
Joint pain 3 (11.1%)
Muscle pain 2 (7.4%)
Psychological/psychiatric symptoms
Depression 2 (7.4%)
Anxiety 4 (14.8%)
Ear, nose, and throat symptoms
Tinnitus 0 (0%)
Earache 0 (0%)
Sore throat 0 (0%)
Loss of taste or smell 4 (14.8%)
Dermatological
Skin rashes 0 (0%)
PD‐specific aspects
Motor worsening 14 (51.9%)
Increased LEDD requirement 13 (48.2%)
a

Brain fog, loss of concentration, or memory issues.

b

Pins and needles and numbness.

Abbreviations: PD, Parkinson's disease; COVID‐19, coronavirus disease 2019; SD, standard deviation; IQR, interquartile range; H&Y, Hoehn and Yahr Scale; LEDD, levodopa equivalent daily dose.