Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and classification of the neurological symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome Epidemiologia, fisiopatologia y clasificacion de los sintomas neurologicos post-COVID

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Post-COVID-19 syndrome is a series of chronic signs and symptoms that may appear after SARS-CoV-2 infection, including fatigue, dyspnoea, chest pain, palpitations, anxiety, depression, and joint and muscle pain. The purpose of this study was to review the controversies on post-COVID-19 syndrome, the frequency of neurological symptoms, and the potential pathophysiological mechanisms.

Methods

We present a narrative review of studies published in PubMed since the beginning of the pandemic (January 2020–July 2021).

Results

Patients with history of COVID-19 have been found to present persistent neurological symptoms, including cognitive complaints, memory and concentration problems, headache, anosmia, ageusia, vertigo, and insomnia. Post-COVID-19 syndrome

SUBMITTER: Carod-Artal F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8669691 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature