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Current evidence of neurological features, diagnosis, and neuropathogenesis associated with COVID-19
Puccioni-Sohler, Marzia; Poton, André Rodrigues; Franklin, Milena; Silva, Samya Jezine da; Brindeiro, Rodrigo; Tanuri, Amilcar.
  • Puccioni-Sohler, Marzia; Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Escola de Medicina e Cirurgia. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Poton, André Rodrigues; Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Escola de Medicina e Cirurgia. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Franklin, Milena; Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Escola de Medicina e Cirurgia. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Silva, Samya Jezine da; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Doenças Infecciosas e Parasitárias. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Brindeiro, Rodrigo; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Instituto de Biologia. Rio de Janeiro. BR
  • Tanuri, Amilcar; Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Instituto de Biologia. Rio de Janeiro. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 53: e20200477, 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | SES-SP, ColecionaSUS, LILACS | ID: biblio-1136842
ABSTRACT
Abstract Recent reports indicate that besides respiratory and systemic symptoms among coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients, the disease has a wide spectrum of neurological manifestations (encephalitis, meningitis, myelitis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, metabolic and acute hemorrhagic necrotizing encephalopathy, cerebrovascular diseases, Guillain-Barré syndrome, polyneuritis cranialis, dysautonomia, and myopathies). The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can spread from the respiratory system to the central nervous system, using transneuronal and hematogenous mechanisms. Although not every COVID-19 patient will test positive for the virus in the cerebrospinal fluid exam, the appearance of neurological symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection reveals the importance of understanding the neurologic manifestations and capacity for neural invasion associated with the pathogen. These aspects are relevant for correct diagnosis and treatment, and for the potential development of vaccines. This review highlights the latest evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection with a focus on neurological involvement and potential neuropathogenesis mechanisms.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Central Nervous System Diseases / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Diagnostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro/BR / Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Central Nervous System Diseases / Coronavirus Infections / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Diagnostic study / Risk factors Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro/BR / Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/BR