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[Infections, pandemics and sleep disorders].

O V Kolokolov¹, E A Salina¹, V V Yudina¹

¹Razumovsky Saratov State Medical University, Saratov, Russia.

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Summary

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The COVID-19 pandemic worsened insomnia, impacting infection prognosis. Restoring sleep, potentially with sonnovan, is crucial for mental and physical health during pandemics.

Keywords:

COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 anxiety depression infection insomnia melatonin pandemic sleep disorders sonnovan

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Infectious Diseases
Sleep Medicine

Background:

Pandemics, like COVID-19, are associated with increased neurological symptoms, including insomnia.
Sleep disturbances negatively impact infection outcomes and immune system function.
Inflammation and immune dysfunction are linked to sleep problems during infections.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the risk factors and mechanisms of sleep disturbance in infectious diseases.
To examine the role of the melatonergic system in pandemic-related insomnia.
To highlight rehabilitation strategies for sleep restoration.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on infectious diseases and neurological symptoms.
Analysis of the relationship between inflammation, immune function, and sleep.
Discussion of the melatonergic system's involvement in insomnia.

Main Results:

Infectious diseases, particularly during pandemics, increase insomnia prevalence.
Melatonergic system dysfunction is a key factor in pandemic-induced insomnia.
Sleep disturbance is an unfavorable prognostic indicator for infections.

Conclusions:

Addressing insomnia is vital for patient recovery during pandemics.
Restoring normal sleep patterns is essential for overall mental and physical health.
Interventions like sonnovan may aid in sleep rehabilitation.