Presence of SARS-CoV-2 Transcripts in the Choroid Plexus of MS and Non-MS Patients With COVID-19
Vidmante Fuchs, Michael Kutza, Sven Wischnewski, Nikolaus Deigendesch, Luc Lutz, Laila Kulsvehagen, Gerda Ricken, Ludwig Kappos, Alexandar Tzankov, Simon Hametner, Stephan Frank, Lucas Schirmer, Anne‐Katrin Pröbstel
Abstract
Although primarily targeting the respiratory system, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects the CNS in up to 80% of patients.[1][1] Yet, findings on COVID-19 neuropathology have been conflicting: autopsy reports range from inflammatory CNS syndromes, cerebrovascular events,[1][1] and
Topics & Concepts
NeuropathologyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Choroid plexusAutopsySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakCoronavirusPandemicPathologyMedicineRespiratory systemDiseaseVirologyCentral nervous systemInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakRetinal and Optic ConditionsLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis