#IDMastodon#neurocovid#publichealth Acute #COVID19 cases indicates a concerning association with cognitive deficits in the general population, regardless of #COVID clinical course and severity or with no association with any blood inflammatory marker. A recent study suggests that even in mild cases ,#SARSCoV2 infection promote systemic endothelial dysfunction, impair the homeostatic mechanism of neurovascular coupling and promote white matter damage.
#neurocovid cognitive dysfunction has been described in 43% of patients and associated with younger age . Findings indicate a potential ongoing injury affecting #neurons & #astrocytes following #SARSCoV2 negativization,still evident 10 mths after negativization.This phenomenon appears to be more pronounced in individuals experiencing cognitive impairment 1 wk post infection.
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