Neurological Complications of SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: This review provides an overview of studies and case reports of neurological and neuromuscular complications associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and describes the possible mechanisms of viral transmission to the central nervous system (CNS). Coronavirus family has shown central and peripheral nervous system tropism in multiple retrospective studies and case reports from different parts of the world. To date, the reported cases of neurological and neuromuscular complications associated with coronaviruses, especially COVID-19, are increasing. Neurological and neuromuscular symptoms and complications ranging from headache and anosmia to more severe encephaliti

SUBMITTER: Alshebri MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7565215 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature