SARS-CoV-2 infection with pneumonia and stroke.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Covid-19 pandemic has been manifested mainly as respiratory and constitutional symptoms. Though, it may demonstrate the involvement of other systems i.e. cardiovascular system (CVS), central nervous system (CNS) or gastrointestinal system (GI). DISCUSSION: Systemic manifestation of Covid-19 requires further research. Recent surveys revealed a few alarming facts about Covid-19, that, when it hits the brain, can cause some serious complications like; psychosis, stroke and dementia. CASE PRESENTATION Here, the case is about two patients, having PCR confirmed Covid-19 and radiographic evidence of stroke, who eventually died during hospital stay. Data collection was done after informed consent and in retrospective manner.