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. 2021 Sep 22;6(9):e007004. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007004

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Examples of potential trajectories of episodic disability in people living with Long COVID. (A) Person with pre-existing disability whose disability is exacerbated by acute COVID-19, with disability remaining high during Long COVID with fluctuations over time. Presents with no trajectory of improvement over time. (B) Person experiencing new high level of disability during acute COVID-19, with continued episodic disability during Long COVID. Presents with a trajectory of episodes of limited improvement over time. (C) Person experiencing new moderate level of disability during acute COVID-19, who recovers after acute illness but during Long COVID experiences triggers that result in development of returning episodic disability. Presents with a slow trajectory of improvement over time.