Study suggests long COVID is more prevalent than previously thought

OHSU research in nonhuman primates finds long-term effects in both lean and obese animals

By Erik Robinson July 24, 2025 Portland, Oregon

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Study suggests long COVID is more prevalent than previously thought

Charles Roberts, Ph.D., left, and Kristin Sauter, Ph.D. New research in nonhuman primates from Oregon Health & Science University suggests long COVID may be more common in people than currently estimated. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Kristin Sauter, Ph.D. (OHSU)

Charles Roberts, Ph.D. (OHSU)

Long COVID-19 study

A lab worker holds a tray of COVID-19 antibodies. New research in nonhuman primates from Oregon Health & Science University suggests long COVID may be more common in people than currently estimated. (OHSU)