Increased incidence of transient global amnesia during the Covid-19 crisis?
Ralph Werner, Moritz Keller, Johannes C. Woehrle
Abstract
Since the beginning oft he Covid-19 pandemic we have observed an increased incidence of transient global amnesia, possibly related to emotional stress as a trigger factor.
Topics & Concepts
Transient global amnesiaCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakIncidence (geometry)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Transient (computer programming)AmnesiaPsychologyMedicineVirologyCognitive psychologyInternal medicineComputer scienceMathematicsInfectious disease (medical specialty)GeometryOperating systemOutbreakDiseaseLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Intensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersCOVID-19 and Mental Health