Neurological and Musculoskeletal Features of COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Importance: Some of the symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, and breathing difficulty. However, the mechanism of the disease, including some of the symptoms such as the neurological and musculoskeletal symptoms, is still poorly understood. Objective: The aim of this review is to summarize the evidence on the neurological and musculoskeletal symptoms of the disease. This may help with early diagnosis, prevention of disease spread, and treatment planning. Data Sources: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar (first 100 hits) were searched until April 17, 2020. The key search terms used were "coronavirus" and "signs and symptoms." Only studies written in English were included. Study Selection: The selection was performed by two independent reviewers u

SUBMITTER: Abdullahi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7333777 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature