NEUROLOGICAL IMPACTS OF COVID-19

MECHANISMS AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS IN RECOVERED PATIENTS

Authors

  • Layra Eugenio Pedreira Universidade de Gurupi Author
  • Gabriel Santos Farias Universidade de Gurupi Author
  • Nathalya Policena Santos Universitário Católica do Tocantins Author
  • Anna Carolina Barbosa Coutinho Universitário Católica do Tocantins Author
  • Luana Mendonça Marques Ramos Bueno Universidade de Gurupi Author
  • Aline Almeida D'Alessandro Universidade de Gurupi Author
  • Walmirton Bezerra D'Alessandro Universidade de Gurupi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65013/rms.v1i1.10

Keywords:

COVID-19, Neurological Manifestations, Nervous System Disorders

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the neurological manifestations associated with COVID-19, focusing on the relationship between the virus and nervous system disorders. A literature review was conducted, analyzing articles published between 2019 and 2023 from the PubMed, Scielo, and LILACS databases. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, selecting studies addressing neurological complications from SARS-CoV-2 infection, including encephalitis, neuropathy, and other dysfunctions. Results indicated that COVID-19 can lead to a wide range of neurological manifestations, varying in severity and frequency depending on individual patient factors. It was concluded that neurological monitoring is essential for patients exhibiting severe COVID-19 symptoms, highlighting the need for further research to understand the exact mechanisms of viral neuroinvasion and to develop appropriate intervention strategies.

Author Biographies

  • Layra Eugenio Pedreira, Universidade de Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina, Universidade de Gurupi – Campus Paraíso do Tocantins. Lattes:
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/3094097154508742, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0693-4261

  • Gabriel Santos Farias, Universidade de Gurupi

    Graduando em Medicina, Universidade de Gurupi – Campus Paraíso do Tocantins. Lattes:
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/0654425805045417, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9789-5467

  • Nathalya Policena Santos, Universitário Católica do Tocantins

    Graduando em Psicologia, Universitário Católica do Tocantins - UniCatólica. Lattes:
    https://lattes.cnpq.br/1419864630030971, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4324-7641

  • Anna Carolina Barbosa Coutinho, Universitário Católica do Tocantins

    Graduando em Psicologia, Universitário Católica do Tocantins - UniCatólica. Lattes:
    https://lattes.cnpq.br/3369104009057797, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0212-0271

  • Luana Mendonça Marques Ramos Bueno, Universidade de Gurupi

    Graduanda em Medicina, Universidade de Gurupi – Campus Paraíso do Tocantins. Lattes:
    https://lattes.cnpq.br/8860139413315507, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5108-1434

  • Aline Almeida D'Alessandro, Universidade de Gurupi

    Biomédica, Universidade de Gurupi – Campus Paraíso do Tocantins. Lattes:
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/5984596701936413, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0966-6098

  • Walmirton Bezerra D'Alessandro, Universidade de Gurupi

    Biomédico, Universidade de Gurupi. Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/6896047576587048, ORCID:
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2897-9770

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Pedreira, L. E., Farias, G. S., Santos, N. P., Coutinho, A. C. B., Bueno, L. M. M. R., D'Alessandro, A. A., & D'Alessandro, W. B. (2025). NEUROLOGICAL IMPACTS OF COVID-19: MECHANISMS AND LONG-TERM EFFECTS IN RECOVERED PATIENTS. Revista Medicina & Saberes, 1(1), 76-83. https://doi.org/10.65013/rms.v1i1.10