Trends in neurosciences
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Trends in neurosciences · Jun 2020
ReviewSevere Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the Central Nervous System.
Emerging evidence indicates that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the etiologic agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), can cause neurological complications. We provide a brief overview of these recent observations and discuss some of their possible implications. In particular, given the global dimension of the current pandemic, we highlight the need to consider the possible long-term impact of COVID-19, potentially including neurological and neurodegenerative disorders.