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Are We Still Underestimating Long COVID in 2026

The global discussion around COVID-19 has evolved. While many people consider the pandemic over, others continue to experience long-term effects after infection. Long COVID refers to a condition where symptoms persist for weeks or months after infection and may affect multiple body systems. ... read more

Who Is Most at Risk from New COVID Variants

Since the beginning of the pandemic, COVID-19 has evolved into multiple variants. Each new variant may differ in terms of transmissibility, severity, and immune escape. Health authorities continue to monitor these developments to assess risks and adapt recommendations. Newer variants reflect the continuous evolution of the virus. Like earlier strains, these variants may spread more easily and interact differently with the immune system. Current observations suggest that many variants are more transmissible but not necessarily more severe. ... read more

Post-Vaccination Syndrome: Long COVID Treatment Guide by Effing Wacker

Treating post-COVID and post-vaccine syndrome presents significant challenges for therapists. Many patients suffer from chronic fatigue (brain fog), cardiovascular issues, neurological symptoms, and autoimmune reactions. This is where the Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Post-COVID and Post-Vaccine Syndrome, Spikeopathy by Dr. Mirja Effing and Cajus Wacker provides practical support.
With over 180 pages, the book delivers concrete, cause-based therapy approaches. The authors focus on key pathomechanisms such as persistent spike proteins, immune dysregulation, mast cell activation, endothelial dysfunction, and mitochondrial impairment. If you want to better understand diagnostic foundations and biomarkers, read our detailed article on spikeopathy and diagnosis in post-COVID and post-vaccine syndrome. ... read more

Spikeopathy Guide: Diagnosis of Post-COVID and Post-Vaccination Syndrome

In times of ongoing health challenges following COVID-19 infections and mRNA vaccinations, more and more therapists and those affected are seeking well-founded, practical answers. The Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Post-COVID and Post-Vaccine Syndrome, or Spikeopathy by Mirja Effing and Cajus Wacker offers exactly that:
A concise handbook, developed by a network of doctors, which for the first time systematically examines the diagnosis and causes of so-called spikeopathy.

The authors explain in detail how spike proteins, modified mRNA, lipid nanoparticles and other components can lead to systemic disorders – ranging from endotheliitis and microthrombi to neuroinflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction. The guide provides specific biomarkers, differential diagnostic clues and practical guidance that therapists can apply directly in their daily practice. ... read more

Understanding Post-COVID Syndrome: Long COVID from an Infectious Disease Perspective

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only been characterized by acute illness but has also given rise to long-term health challenges. While many people appear to recover fully from the infection, numerous patients report persistent symptoms that linger for weeks or even months after the illness. This clinical picture, known as post-COVID syndrome or Long COVID, is increasingly the focus of medical research. Infectious disease research, in particular, provides crucial insights into how viral infections can trigger long-term processes in the body. For readers in Germany, it is crucial not to view this phenomenon in isolation, but to understand it within the context of known medical relationships. ... read more

The best books on infectious diseases and Long COVID to read in 2026

Infectious diseases have shaped global health in unprecedented ways, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people are now seeking reliable information to understand the long-term health effects, immune responses, and post-viral illnesses. Reading a well-researched book on infectious diseases can help individuals, patients, and readers interested in health issues gain deeper insights into long COVID, post-viral syndromes, and recovery pathways. In this article, we present two important books that provide valuable knowledge about long COVID and infection-related health conditions. ... read more