Neurologic Manifestations and Complications of COVID-19
Matthew K. Hensley, Desiree M. Markantone, Hallie C. Prescott
Abstract
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has created a global pandemic. Beyond the well-described respiratory manifestations, SARS-CoV-2 may cause a variety of neurologic complications, including headaches, alteration in taste and smell, encephalopathy, cerebrovascular disease, myopathy, psychiatric diseases, and ocular disorders. Herein we describe SARS-CoV-2's mechanism of neuroinvasion and the epidemiology, outcomes, and treatments for neurologic manifestations of COVID-19.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Medicine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)PneumoniaBetacoronavirusVirologyIntensive care medicineInternal medicineOutbreakDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Long-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesPeripheral Neuropathies and Disorders