central nervous system, covid-19, SARS-CoV-2, anosmia, Dysgeusia, peripheral nervous system
Recent studies have suggested the neuroinvasive potential of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Notably, neuroinvasiveness might be involved in the pathophysiology of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Some studies have demonstrated that synapse-connected routes may enable coronaviruses to access the central nervous system (CNS). However, evidence related to the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the CNS, its direct impact on the CNS, and the contribution to symptoms suffered, remain sparse. Here, we review the current literature that indicates that SARS-CoV-2 can invade the nervous system. We also describe the neural circuits that are potentially affected by the virus and their possible role in the progress of COVID-19. In addition, we propose several strategies to understand, diagnose, and treat the neurological symptoms of COVID-19.
Marcos F. DosSantos, Marcos F. DosSantos, Marcos F. DosSantos, Sylvie Devalle, Veronica Aran, Daniela Capra, Daniela Capra, Daniela Capra, Natália Roberta Roque, Juliana de Mattos Coelho-Aguiar, Tânia Cristina Leite de Sampaio e Spohr, Tânia Cristina Leite de Sampaio e Spohr, Janice Gonçalves Subilhaga, Cláudia Maria Pereira, Isabella D'Andrea Meira, Isabella D'Andrea Meira, Isabella D'Andrea Meira, Paulo Niemeyer Soares Filho, Vivaldo Moura-Neto, Vivaldo Moura-Neto, Vivaldo Moura-Neto, Vivaldo Moura-Neto, Vivaldo Moura-Neto
Neurosciences. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry, Human anatomy