Brain abnormalities in COVID-19 acute/subacute phase: A rapid systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This systematic review aimed to synthesize early data on typology and topography of brain abnormalities in adults with COVID-19 in acute/subacute phase.

Methods

We performed systematic literature search via PubMed, Google Scholar and ScienceDirect on articles published between January 1 and July 05, 2020, using the following strategy and key words: ((covid[Title/Abstract]) OR (sars-cov-2[Title/Abstract]) OR (coronavirus[Title/Abstract])) AND (brain[Title/Abstract]). A total of 286 non-duplicate matches were screened for original contributions reporting brain imaging data related to SARS-Cov-2 presentation in adults.

Results

The selection criteria were met by 26 articles (including 21 case reports, and 5 cohort studies). The data analysis in a total of 361 pa

SUBMITTER: Egbert AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7366124 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature