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Die Rolle der Rehabilitation bei postviralen Erkrankungen – Post-Acute Infection Syndromes (PAIS) // Role of rehabilitation in postviral diseases – post-acute infections syndromes Journal für Kardiologie - Austrian Journal of Cardiology 2025; 32 (11-12): 249-255 Volltext (PDF) Summary Abbildungen Keywords: Chronisches Fatigue-Syndrom, Fatigue, myalgische Enzephalomyelitis, Pacing, post-exertionelle Malaise, postakute Infektionssyndrome, posturales Tachykardie-Syndrom, postvirale Erkrankungen, postvirale Syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, Fatigue, myalgic encephalomyelitis, Pacing, post-acute infection syndromes, post-exertional malaise, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome Post-acute infection syndromes (PAIS) are prolonged disease states that can occur after viral infections and manifest through nonspecific neurological, cardiovascular, and immunological symptoms such as fatigue, exhaustion, and cognitive impairments. These symptoms vary in severity and can persist for months or even years, with fatigue playing a central role. PAIS are not a new phenomenon and have already been documented following past pandemics, such as the Spanish flu or COVID-19 pandemic. Various viral pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, Epstein- Barr virus, and influenza viruses are associated with PAIS. The pathogenesis is multifactorial and involves potential mechanisms such as viral persistence, subacute inflammation, autoimmune reactions, and gut microbiome-dysbiosis. The rehabilitation of affected individuals requires a personalized management approach. While mild fatigue can improve through tailored physical activity, more severe courses, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), require specific strategies such as pacing to prevent overexertion and deterioration. Cardiovascular manifestations such as myocarditis, pericarditis, and perimyocarditis may also occur, and their treatment follows established cardiological guidelines. Regular endurance training has a protective effect against infections and supports immune function. However, further research is needed to develop effective treatment strategies for PAIS and to meet the individual needs of patients.
Kurzfassung: Postakute Infektionssyndrome (PAIS)
sind prolongierte Krankheitszustände, die nach viralen
Infektionen auftreten können und sich durch
unspezifische neurologische, kardiovaskuläre und
immunologische Symptome wie Fatigue, Erschöpfung
und kognitive Beeinträchtigungen manifestieren.
Diese Symptome variieren in ihrer Schwere und
können über Monate oder Jahre persistieren, wobei
Fatigue eine zentrale Rolle spielt. |
