[Polyneuropathies during COVID-19 epidemics]. / Polineiropatii v usloviyakh pandemii COVID-19.

ABSTRACT

Our review article aimed for analysis of pathogenesis, diagnostyics and treatment of polyneuropathies manifesting in the course of COVID-19. The reasons for hyposmia and taste disturbances are considered in the subjects with this coronavirus infection as well as relationship between these clinical manifestations and severity of the viral infection. Special attention is given to description of autoimmune mechanisms of Guillain-Barré syndrome and polyneuropathies of critical conditions associated with COVID-19. Some data report about clinical deterioration of diabetic and alcoholic neuropathy during the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Inclusion of group B vitamins, together with C and D vitamins, is recommended to the schedules of combined treatment for polyneuropathies in these patients. Early diagnostics of polyneuropathies, especially, Guillain-Barré syndrome, is required during COVID-19 pandemics, thus helping to administer rational therapy and promoting better quality of life in the patients.