A Review of Covid-19 Autoimmune and Neurologic Complications

Mansoureh Fatahi, Fatemeh Refahi, Elham Derakhshan

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (Iran), Kerman University of Medical Sciences (Iran)

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has significantly impacted the immune system. COVID-19 is considered to be linked to various autoimmune disorders. Immunologically, SARS-CoV-2 could trigger excessive inflammatory responses, leading to cytokine storms, autoimmune reactions, and dysregulation of B cell and T cell responses. These responses might contribute to different autoimmune disorders affecting different systems. Besides, the virus impacts both the central and peripheral nervous systems through a variety of neurological mechanisms. Numerous case reports and review articles have detailed the complexities arising from infection. Nonetheless, this review aims to thoroughly examine the broad spectrum of neurological and autoimmune complications linked to COVID-19 infection, emphasizing the urgent need for preventive measures and the crucial role of early detection and timely management of the complications.

Article link: https://www.asianinstituteofresearch.org/JHMSarchives/a-review-of-covid-19-autoimmune-and-neurologic-complications