The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a contagious disease, which is mainly known to infect the upper respiratory system of an individual. It is also lethal to people with a weak immune system, with chronic and kidney diseases, and to elders and pregnant women. But do you know COVID-19 can also cause nervous system disorder? According to a study published in a journal Brain, Behaviour And Immunity on 30 March 2020, coronavirus can deteriorate the functionality of the central nervous system and cause severe nerve damage via diverse pathways.
COVID-19 And Central Nervous System The central nervous system (CNS) includes the brain and the spinal cord. In a recent study, it was found that in addition to the respiratory symptoms, around 36.4 per cent of COVID-19 patients also developed some neurological symptoms such as lack of consciousness, headache and paresthesia. The study also says that…
