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Published on: November 9, 2018
Persistent 18F-FDG Brain PET Fronto-Temporal Hypometabolism and Cognitive Symptoms Two Years after SARS-CoV-2
Stefania Rossi1, Elena Prodi2, Rosalba Morese3,4
1Department of Neurology, Neuropsychology and Speech Therapy Unit, Neurocenter of Southern Switzerland, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland.
Long COVID can cause persistent cognitive deficits, even in younger individuals. Brain imaging using FDG-PET may reveal metabolic changes linked to these long COVID symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), or long COVID, affects over 10% of patients.
- Cognitive deficits are a common and persistent symptom of long COVID.
- Family history of early-onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD) may influence susceptibility or presentation.
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