Lessons From the 1918 Flu Pandemic: A Novel Etiologic Subtype of ADHD?
James M Swanson1, Nora D Volkow2
1University of California, Irvine.
The 1918 influenza pandemic may offer lessons for COVID-19, particularly regarding long-term neurological effects. Viral infections might trigger attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) subtypes by affecting brain regions involved in attention and motivation.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The 1918-1919 influenza pandemic had profound public health implications.
- Historical accounts suggest viral infections can cause long-term neurological and behavioral sequelae.
- Previous research proposed etiologic subtypes of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) based on a dopamine-deficit hypothesis.
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