Reversible conduction block of peroneal nerve associated with SARS-CoV-2
Ettore Cioffi1, Davide Dilenola2, Luigi Iuliano2
1Department of Medico-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of Rome Sapienza, Via Faggiana 34, 04100, Latina, Italy. ettore.cioffi@uniroma1.it.
Summary
A new case of COVID-19 associated with reversible conduction block (CB) neuropathy is presented. Treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin improved symptoms, suggesting a potential link between SARS-CoV-2 and neurological complications.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is associated with various neurological complications.
- The full spectrum of neurological sequelae of COVID-19 remains under investigation.
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