Neurological Complications of COVID-19: A Review

What is it about?

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread rapidly worldwide. It primarily affects the respiratory system, but can also cause damage to other vital organs, including the kidneys, cardiovascular system, and gastrointestinal system. Neurological complications, such as headache, dizziness, encephalopathy, and cerebrovascular disease, have been reported. This review article discusses the possible routes and mechanisms of nervous system infection by SARS-CoV-2 and aims to help medical practitioners and researchers improve clinical treatment and reduce mortality rates among patients with viral diseases.

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Why is it important?

The research on the neurological complications of COVID-19 is crucial because it helps medical practitioners and researchers to understand the possible routes and mechanisms of nervous system infection. By gaining knowledge on the various neurological complications, clinical treatment can be improved and the mortality rate among patients with viral diseases may be reduced. Key Takeaways: 1. COVID-19 can damage the respiratory system, kidneys, cardiovascular system, and gastrointestinal system, but it can also affect the central and peripheral nervous system, leading to neurological complications. 2. SARS-CoV-2 has been identified as the cause of COVID-19, and it primarily targets the respiratory system, but it can also damage other vital organs. 3. Regular symptoms of infection include fever, dry cough, breathing difficulties, fatigue, severe pneumonia, and cardio-respiratory disease that ultimately leads to respiratory or lung diseases. However, recent research suggests neurological complications such as headache, dizziness, encephalopathy, encephalitis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), acute necrotizing encephalitis (ANE), myelitis, anosmia, ageusia, etc. 4. The primary target of SARS-CoV-2 is the respiratory system, including the nose and lungs, but it can also damage the kidneys, cardiovascular system, and gastrointestinal system. Recent reports suggest that the virus can also affect the central nervous system, leading to several neurological complications.