John Murphy, CEO The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the etiologic agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is a pleiotropic pathogen with profound effects […]
🧬 The Endothelium as a Viral Interface
John Murphy, CEO The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation The endothelium, a monolayer of cells lining the interior of blood vessels, is often regarded as a passive conduit for blood flow. Yet […]
SARS-CoV-2–Associated Injury to Human Epithelial Tissues
Authors: John Murphy, M.D., MPH, DPH. ,Affiliations: President COVID-19 Long-haul FoundationAbstract: 250 words Abstract BackgroundSARS-CoV-2 infection produces multisystem disease with prominent epithelial involvement extending beyond the respiratory tract. Increasing evidence […]
Etiology of Long COVID Skin Conditions
John Murphy, CEO, The COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Introduction The COVID‑19 pandemic has left an indelible mark not only on global health systems but also on the human body in ways […]
Heightened Innate Immune and Inflammatory Gene Expression in the Skin of Severe COVID-19 Cases
Authors Fernandes IG, Ferreira FM, De Sousa ESA , Pet.al., DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/JIR.S516737 Correspondence: Maria Notomi Sato, Laboratory of Medical Investigation in Dermatology and Immunodeficiencies (LIM-56), Department of Dermatology, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao […]
Persistent Inflammation and Cutaneous Dysregulation: Long COVID & Urticaria
Author: John Murphy Affiliation: COVID-19 Long-haul Foundation Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has left a legacy far beyond acute respiratory illness. For millions worldwide, recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection has been followed […]
A Case of Fasciitis Following SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccination: Case Review and Literature Overview
Tomoya Harada • Genki Inui • Hiroki Kohno • et. al., DOI: 10.7759/cureus.94531 Abstract Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing various infectious diseases, and their safety has been well established, with adverse effects generally being mild […]
Long COVID and Chronic Pruritus,
John Murphy, President, The COVID Long-haul Foundation Chronic pruritus, or persistent itching, has emerged as a notable symptom among individuals experiencing long COVID. This condition, often overlooked, can significantly impact […]
COVID-19 and the Etiology of Skin Breakdown: Genomic Mechanisms, Clinical Diagnosis, Variations, Treatment, and Outcomes
The global impact of COVID-19 has extended far beyond its respiratory origins, revealing a complex spectrum of systemic manifestations. Among these, dermatologic involvement has emerged as both a diagnostic clue […]
Cutaneous Consequences of COVID-19: Disruption of the Dermis, Epidermis, and Vascular Matrix
John Murphy, The COVID 19 Long-haul Foundation Abstract SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is primarily known for its respiratory and systemic effects. However, its impact on the skin—particularly the […]