Impact of the second wave of covid 19 infection on neurosciences with reference to rhinocerebral mucormycosis: A narrative review
Background: With COVID-19 becoming a major worldwide cause of concern, it is important to understand the various manifestations of the disease in order to fully manage it. Neurological manifestations of COVID-19 assume great importance because of considerable mortality and morbidity both during the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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| Series: | NMO Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.53772/NMO.2021.15106 |
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| Summary: | Background:
With COVID-19 becoming a major worldwide cause of concern, it is important to understand the various manifestations of the disease in order to fully manage it. Neurological manifestations of COVID-19 assume great importance because of considerable mortality and morbidity both during the disease and recovery. The following review aims to shed light on impact of COVID-19 on neurological system. Common neurological manifestations have been described. With more people surviving the disease, post-COVID syndrome has become a prominent ailment. A note is also made of the impact introduction of vaccines for COVID-19. Finally, the epidemic of -black fungus. or Mucormycosis has also been touched upon.
Neurological manifestations:
The most important neurological manifestations are stroke, encephalitis, encephalopathy and myelitis on the central nervous system and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and chronic muscle fatigues on the peripheral nervous system.
Impact of second wave of COVID:
The second wave of COVID has been particularly tragic for India because of the rapid spread which pressurized the health system and resources. With a record number of patients infected in this wave, patients with neurological symptoms have also increased. We must also be prepared for patients with Post-COVID Neurological Syndrome (PCNS). Vaccine associated adverse effects have also assumed importance.
Mucormycosis:
With a decline in number of cases of COVID-19, the deadly epidemic of mucormycosis has resurged. It is characterized by involvement of sinuses, eye and brain. Early recognition and treatment can prevent many complications. |
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| ISSN: | 2348-3806 |