NEUROLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF SARS-COV-2 INFECTION: AN ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS ON THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Abstract

COVID-19 is a complex disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a coronavirus that affects multiple systems in the human body. In addition to typical respiratory symptoms, growing evidence highlights its ability to trigger various neurological complications. This study aimed to conduct a literature review to explore the relationship between COVID-19 and various neuropathologies. In the Regional Portal of the Virtual Health Library, PubMed, SciELO and Google Scholar databases, the descriptors "COVID-19" and "Nervous System Diseases" were selected to perform a comprehensive search. Subsequently, the studies were screened according to specific methodological criteria, excluding those that did not meet the established requirements for inclusion in the review. The main findings included Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Stroke, encephalopathies, intracranial hemorrhages, anosmia and algesia associated with COVID-19. These results highlight the need for further research to better understand the neurological implications of SARS-CoV-2 infection.