Neuropathology of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Aged Non-human Primates

[ Aerosol transmission test of SARS-CoV-2 looking for brain damage? ]

Neurological manifestations, including headache, altered mental status, and stroke, are a major complication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). In addition, continued neurological difficulties, such as impaired memory and attention or difficulty finding or understanding words, are often reported by individuals suffering from post-acute sequalae of COVID-19 (PASC) or “long COVID”. Understanding how SARS-CoV-2 effects the brain of infected patients is critical for appropriate treatment of infected patients, as well as initiating relevant follow-up care after recovery...

Presented By: Tracy Fischer, PhD Tulane National Primate Research Center
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