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Insights into COVID-19 pathophysiology from a longitudinal multisystem report during acute infection

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an illness caused by a SARS-CoV-2 viral infection, has been associated with neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders, revealing its impact beyond the respiratory system. Most related research involved individuals with post-acute or persistent symptoms of COVID-19, also referred to as long COVID or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). In this longitudinal unique report, we aimed to describe the acute supraspinal and corticospinal changes and functional alterations induced by a COVID-19 infection using neuroimaging, neurophysiological and clinical assessment of a participant during acute infection, as compared to three other visits where the participant had no COVID-19. The results favor a multisystem impairment, impacting cortical activity, functional connectivity, and corticospinal excitability, as well as motor and cardiovascular function. The report suggests pathophysiological alteration and impairment already present at the acute stage, that if resolved tend to lead to a full clinical recovery. Such results could be also insightful into PASC symptomatology.

Source: Experimental Neurology

DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.114917

Authors: Nabila Brihmat, Mehmed B. Bayram, Akhil Bheemreddy, Soha Saleh, Guang H. Yue, Gail F. Forrest

Institutions: Kessler Foundation, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers Health

Language: English

Topic: Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,810