COVID-19 Neurological Manifestations and Underlying Mechanisms: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the primary problem is respiratory-related, but there also is increasing evidence of central nervous system (CNS) involvement. This study aims to summarize the literature on neurological manifestations of COVID-19, underlying mechanisms of CNS involvement and cognitive consequences.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted with multiple searches in PubMed, PsycInfo, and CINAHL databases. Full text articles in English were included if they involved humans with COVID-19. The search was updated twice, the latest on 19 May 2020.

Results

After screening 266 records and cross referencing, 85 articles were included. The articles were case studies, opinion papers, letters to editors, and a few observational studie

SUBMITTER: Wenting A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7472775 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature