Post COVID-19 neurological complications; a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite numerous studies regarding neurological manifestations and complications of COVID-19, only a few cases of neurological consequences following complete recovery from SARS-CoV-2 infection have been described.

Objectives

The current study aims to present a quantitative meta-analysis of published studies regarding the post-infectious neurological complications of COVID-19.

Data sources

The Web of Science, PubMed, MEDLINE on OVID, and Google scholar were searched for English-language researches published after January 1, 2020.

Result

The review of the literature revealed 60 cases - of which 40 (66.7%) cases were male, and 18 (30%) were female. The average age was 44.95 years. Overall, 17 (28.3%) patients had comorbid conditions. Twenty-four (40%

SUBMITTER: Ahmed JO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8891214 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature