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Dr Elisa Perego
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#LongCovid | researcher | Covid | infectious disease | health, disability, inequality in present and past | human-environment interactions | big data | medicine history | patient-led research | MA PHD| ≠ MD |

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · Aug 17
My new research is out

"A Case Definition of a New Disease: A Review of the US Working Definition (USG) and 2024 NASEM Definition for Long COVID"

I use two US #LongCovid case definitions as case studies for a broader discussion of SARS-CoV-2 sequelae
Review article by Elisa Perego on Long Covid and two LC case definitions in the US

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 12h
Tennis star Gael Monfils has withdrawn from the Rio Open tournament because of a debilitating viral infection

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 12h
Lollobrigida is also a mother and missed an entire sport season before her fight with a virus this season, to have her child. My congratulations to Francesca Lollobrigida on her gold at Milano Cortina 2026

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 12h
"It was the most difficult season of my life. Being here at the Olympics was already a victory. I just wanted to have fun" Lollobrigida live today on Skyport Italy after winning gold (the anchor mentioned multiple bouts of a viral infection, likely mononucleosis to him.)

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 12h
While Francesca Lollobrigida's experience had so far an happy ending, we must remember all those who don't recover from viral infections and remain ill, or severely disabled. Care, research, prevention and the quest for treatments are key (Summary and translation by myself from the original sources)

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 12h
Because of the infection (apparently mononucleosis), Lollobrigida suffered from poor form across the season, struggled with her performances, considered retiring and didn't consider herself a contender for the Olympic gold

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 12h
According to the press (e.g. Repubblica) in Italy the viral infection Lollobrigida suffered from would be another bout of mononucleosis (EBV infection) (ricaduta di mononucleosi). She was particularly affected in late 2025.

roma.repubblica.it/cronaca/2026...
Francesca Lollobrigida, le lacrime di papà Maurizio: “Dal mare di Ladispoli all’oro delle Olimpiadi”
Parla il padre della campionessa. “Abbiamo festeggiato con una sbriciolata preparata da mia moglie a casa a Rebibbia”
roma.repubblica.it

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 12h
"I was thinking about another kind of preparation [for the Olympics because a viral infection affected me]. I chose to fight." Lollobrigida said in late January 2026 after struggling with form. Lollobrigida was to win (today) the Olympic gold in speed skating

www.eurosport.it/pattinaggio-...
www.eurosport.it

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 12h
"[I thought I was not going to make it to the Olympics]. My body wasn't responding, my head was breaking down.. I had forgotten why I skate [after the viral infection]. Then I remembered I skate because I love skating.. I thank everyone who supported me"

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 12h
Gold medallist Francesca Lollobrigida, 35, had opened up about her difficult approach to the Winter Olympics days ago: "I had a viral infection in the key months of preparation. [I thought to quit]. Sport is not just about winning. It's also about losing, falling down, doubting yourself."

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 12h
My body wasn't responding. I was scared, I cried, I thought to quit sport"

Italy's speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida, who won gold today at the Winter Olympics, suffered for months for the effects of a viral infection, possibly mononucleosis

www.oasport.it/2026/01/fran...
Francesca Lollobrigida:
Francesca Lollobrigida ha vissuto sin qui una stagione ampiamente al di sotto delle aspettative nel percorso di avvicinamento verso i Giochi Olimpici di
www.oasport.it

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 19h
Thanks very much for sharing. Not a problem!

Reposted by Elisa Perego

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Winslow Santé Publique @winslowsp.bsky.social · 21h
Rdv sur les ondes lundi midi pour en savoir plus ! Long COVID Rise Up
#StopTheDiseaseProcess #BlockTheSpread
Maritima : Toute l'actualité dans les bouches du Rhone.
Retrouvez toute l'actualité dans les Bouches-du-Rhône en direct, en vidéo et en audio.
maritima.fr

Reposted by Elisa Perego, Ryan K. Brook

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d
Olympians are masking up with N95s because they know a covid infection can derail their chances of competing.

They know it could derail their careers.

They know it could disable them.

They’re practicing self care and community care.

Give them a gold medal in public health!
Photo of 4 olympians giving a press conference. They’re all wearing white respirator masks

Reposted by Elisa Perego

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 1d
Encouraging to see some members of the US Olympic team wearing masks to protect their health ahead of competition.
U.S. Olympic men’s cross-country ski team member Ben Ogden, second from left, speaks at a news conference Thursday, Feb. 5 at the competition venue in Tesero, Italy. From left, Ogden’s teammates are Zak Ketterson, JC Schoonmaker and Zanden McMullen. (Nathaniel Herz for FasterSkier) Masked members of the U.S. women’s Olympic cross-country ski team pose for a photo Thursday, Feb. 5 after a news conference at their competition venue in Tesero, Italy. From left , Jessie Diggins, Hailey Swirbul, Sammy Smith, Julia Kern, Novie McCabe and Rosie Brennan. (Nathaniel Herz for FasterSkier)

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 1d
It could!

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 1d
Thanks very much for sharing

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 1d
So sorry to hear. I fully understand 🙏

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 2d
#LongCovid linked to new onset allergies, likely with the contribution of immune dysfunction

www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...
Long COVID Linked to New-Onset Allergies
Mounting evidence points to a link between new-onset allergies and Long COVID, with mast cell activation syndrome as a potential culprit.
www.medscape.com

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 2d
e.g. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Oncogenic potential of SARS-CoV-2—targeting hallmarks of cancer pathways
The 2019 outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has caused a major worldwide health crisis with high rates of morbidity and death. Interestingly, it has also been linked to cancer, which begs the issue of whether it plays a role in carcinogenesis. Recent studies ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 2d
Some for sure. I believe there's much more work to be done on this topic

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 2d
Kidney and Covid ⚠️ (2024 article)

A review of kidney damage in acute and #LongCovid. The kidney is an important focus of pathology in both the early and long phase of Covid (there are many publications on the topic already)

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Kidney damage associated with COVID-19: from the acute to the chronic phase
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV-2) infection is well established as a systemic disease including kidney damage. The entry point into the renal cell remains the angiotensin...
www.tandfonline.com

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 2d
There is growing evidence of the role of SARS-CoV-2 infection in oncogenesis. Yet, this dangerous SARS virus has been left to rip through the global population

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 2d
🇪🇸 Long Covid Rise Up is born, a federation for the recognition and treatment of #LongCovid

"The federation will bring together allied patient groups and whistleblowers to demand an “urgent” investigation into the pathology." @longcovidriseup.bsky.social

www.aragondigital.es/articulo/san...
www.aragondigital.es

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 2d
So sorry to hear. My full solidarity

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 2d
Sadly, I saw the same

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 3d
Welcome! Thanks!

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 3d
Congratulations! 🔥

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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 3d
New alliance of organisations for #LongCovid @longcovidriseup.bsky.social
longcovidriseup.bsky.social Long COVID Rise Up @longcovidriseup.bsky.social · 3d
🚨 BREAKING
✨ Long COVID Rise Up is born!

🔥 Four European organizations fighting #LongCOVID & COVID have joined forces to launch an international alliance.
🗣️ Patients demand action.
🎯 Stop the disease process. Block the spread.
ALT : 4 logos, from left to right, top to bottom : Winslow Santé Publique, Asociacion Long COVID Aragon, Association COVID long Solidarité, et COVID-19 Persistent Catalunya

Reposted by Elisa Perego

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Long COVID Rise Up @longcovidriseup.bsky.social · 3d
@winslowsp.bsky.social @longcovidaragon.bsky.social @covid19persist1.bsky.social & @COVIDLongSolidarité

📣 Read and relay our press release:
👉 longcovidriseup.eu/lcriseup-eng...

#StopTheDiseaseProcess #BlockTheSpread #LongCovidRiseUp
LCRiseUp CP English | Long Covid Rise Up
longcovidriseup.eu

Reposted by Elisa Perego

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Long COVID Rise Up @longcovidriseup.bsky.social · 3d
🚨 BREAKING
✨ Long COVID Rise Up is born!

🔥 Four European organizations fighting #LongCOVID & COVID have joined forces to launch an international alliance.
🗣️ Patients demand action.
🎯 Stop the disease process. Block the spread.
ALT : 4 logos, from left to right, top to bottom : Winslow Santé Publique, Asociacion Long COVID Aragon, Association COVID long Solidarité, et COVID-19 Persistent Catalunya