Brain fog as a Long-term Sequela of COVID-19
- 24 November 2022
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine
- Vol. 5 (1), 1-9
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s42399-022-01352-5
Abstract
Increasing data indicate that people infected with COVID-19 are at high risk for developing long-term neurological complications, such as “brain fog” or cognitive impairment. However, little is known about the long-term outcomes of COVID-19 survivors. This also applies to the prevalence, risk factors, and pathobiological findings associated with these consequences. Although cognitive complications are anticipated in patients who require a long-lasting hospital stay or intubation, milder cases of COVID-19 with no record of hospitalization have also been shown to experience assessable cognitive challenges. Cognitive impairment can have a devastating impact on daily functioning. Understanding the long-term effect of COVID-19 on cognitive function is vital for applying specific schemes to those who wish to return to their jobs productively.Keywords
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