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COVID-19 (novel SARS-CoV-2) neurological illness
1Department of Clinical Medicine and Neuroscience, CUNY School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States; Department of Medicine, Section of Internal Medicine and Neurology, White Plains Hospital, White Plains, NY, United States.
Handbook of Clinical Neurology
|August 10, 2023
Summary
COVID-19 causes varied neurological issues, including motor complications in children and adults. New variants pose risks, necessitating innovative treatments for post-COVID conditions like I3 syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- COVID-19 presents diverse neurological manifestations.
- High prevalence linked to viral genetic diversity and superspreading.
- Emerging variants increase risks of fatality and neurological motor complications.
Conclusions:
- Understanding COVID-19's neurological impact is crucial.
- Novel treatments are needed to manage cytokine storm and post-infectious immune responses.
- Addressing neurological motor complications is essential for patient recovery.
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