Headache and impaired consciousness level associated with SARS-CoV-2 in CSF
José Cebrián, Alicia González‐Martínez, Marı́a José Blanco, D. Celdrán-Vivancos, Eduardo Palacios, Gemma Reig-Roselló, Laura Casado‐Fernández, José Vivancos, Ana Beatriz Gago‐Veiga
Abstract
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) main clinical features include fever, cough, and dyspnea; however, in a recent series, diarrhea (19.2%), headache (13.1%), and impaired consciousness (7.5%) were also frequent symptoms.1 Rare associations like Miller-Fisher syndrome2 or encephalitis3 have been recently reported. However, to date, there are few studies demonstrating the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in CSF and neurologic symptoms.3
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)CoronavirusDiarrheaLevel of consciousnessPediatricsCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Respiratory systemInternal medicineAnesthesiaDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Long-Term Effects of COVID-19Infectious Encephalopathies and EncephalitisRetinal and Optic Conditions