[dfwgator]

From what I understand, and what concerns me most is, does the virus cause long-term damage that is felt even when the symptoms are gone?

[gas_dr]

Probably not

[DannyTN]

"From what I understand, and what concerns me most is, does the virus cause long-term damage that is felt even when the symptoms are gone?"

That concerns me too, but just haven't seen anything but speculation. I would guess that it doesn't unless you get a severe/critical case of it. And then any illness that is severe/critical could potentially leave some lasting damage.