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  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Peripheral Neuropathy

Background:

  • COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) has emerged as a significant global health crisis.
  • While central nervous system (CNS) neurological manifestations of COVID-19 are documented, peripheral nervous system (PNS) involvement remains less explored.
  • Systemic neuropathies following COVID-19 infection require further investigation.

Observation:

  • This study observed four patients who developed mononeuropathy multiplex after contracting COVID-19.
  • These patients presented with asymmetric sensorimotor deficits characteristic of peripheral neuropathy.
  • The onset of neuropathy occurred subsequent to severe COVID-19 infection.

Findings:

  • The study details the clinical history, COVID-19 disease course, and diagnostic evaluations for the four patients.
  • Mononeuropathy multiplex was diagnosed in all cases following COVID-19 infection.
  • The findings highlight a potential association between COVID-19 and this specific type of peripheral neuropathy.

Implications:

  • A potential link between COVID-19 and mononeuropathy multiplex is postulated.
  • Understanding this association may inform prognostication and rehabilitation strategies for affected patients.
  • Further research into the pathomechanisms could lead to novel therapeutic interventions for post-COVID-19 neuropathy.