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COVID-19 and neurologic manifestations: a synthesis from the child neurologist's corner
CONCLUSIONS: Various neurologic manifestations have been associated with children's SARS-CoV-2 infection. It is important to identify and give them proper and opportune treatment because they can be potentially grave and life-threatening; some can lead to long-lasting sequelae. Different neuro-pathophysiological mechanisms have been proposed, however, a causal relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection and neurologic manifestations remains to be proven. Patients with neurologic diseases are especially affected by COVID-19, not only by the disease itself but also by its complications and pandemic management measures.PMID:354...
Source: World Journal of Pediatrics : WJP - April 27, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Carolina Valderas Gast ón Méndez Alejandra Echeverr ía Nelson Suarez Katherin Julio Francisca Sandoval Source Type: research

Acute central and peripheral nervous system injury associated with coronavirus disease 2019: recognition and treatment strategies
Purpose of review Acute central and peripheral nervous system injury may occur in association with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus. This review will assist readers to recognize neurologic manifestations associated with COVID-19 including common and life-threatening symptoms and diagnostic testing. We will also review current recommendations for treatment of neurologic injury associated with COVID-19 infection in children. Recent findings Data from systematic reviews and prospectively collected cohorts of children with COVID-19...
Source: Current Opinion in Pediatrics - November 10, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Tags: NEUROLOGY: Edited by Robert Tasker and Mark S. Wainwright Source Type: research