Long covid and the brain
Introduction
Overview of long COVID
Long COVID or Post COVID conditions, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection(PASC),refers to a range of symptoms that continue for weeks, months, or even years after the patient initially recovering from the coronavirus disease(COVID-19). The condition can affect anyone who was infected by COVID-19, regardless of the severity of their initial infection. The symptoms of long term COVID can various between each individual and be very complicated because it sometimes impact multiple organism systems. The complexity of the symptoms often leads to post-COVID conditions being diagnosed as other diseases.
Impact to the Brain
There is growing evidence that COVID-19 can have long-term effects on the brain, including potential links to increased risks of neurological diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease in the future.
Neurological Symptoms
Pathophysiology
Nasal Infections
Breathing Pathway
Diagnosis and Evaluation
Treatment and Management
Long COVID Treatment Potential Impact of the Treatment DNA sensing TLR9 pathway and Long term memory formation https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07220-7