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Neurological Aspects of the Sequelae of COVID-19 in Children

S A Nemkova1

  • 1Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia.

Neuroscience and Behavioral Physiology
|February 23, 2023
PubMed

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Post-COVID Syndrome (PCS) affects children and adolescents, causing prolonged neurological and neuropsychiatric issues. This review examines PCS in young patients and analyzes Cortexin treatment for cognitive and emotional disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders are common in adult post-COVID-19 patients.
  • Limited data exists on post-COVID syndrome (PCS) in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding PCS in children is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical features of PCS in children and adolescents.
  • To explore treatment options for pediatric PCS.
  • To analyze the efficacy of Cortexin in addressing cognitive and emotional deficits in young PCS patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on pediatric post-COVID-19 manifestations.
  • Analysis of clinical data on PCS course in children and adolescents.
  • Evaluation of research on Cortexin for cognitive and emotional disorders.

Main Results:

  • PCS presents with diverse neurological and neuropsychiatric symptoms in pediatric patients.
  • Treatment strategies for pediatric PCS are being developed.
  • Studies suggest Cortexin may help correct cognitive and emotional impairments.

Conclusions:

  • Post-COVID Syndrome is a significant concern in the pediatric population.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand and manage pediatric PCS.
  • Cortexin shows promise as a therapeutic agent for specific PCS-related symptoms in children.

Keywords:
COVID-19Cortexinpostcovid syndrometreatment

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