The link between COVID-19 and respiratory problems is well known, its influence on the brain is the subject of extensive research. A recent scientific publication indicates that the virus could permanently modify thearchitecture cerebral, including in people who perceive themselves as fully recovered.
To explore this avenue, a team from Griffith University in Australia used methods ofimagery par resonance magnetic (MRI) thrusts. This work made it possible to analyze the brain of people who have contracted COVID-19, comparing it to that of individuals who have never been infected. The objective was to grasp the possible prolonged consequences of the disease.
Observations reveal marked alterations within gray matter and white matter. These transformations affect both tissue microstructure and neurochemical profiles, signifying a lasting imprint of COVID-19 on the health cerebral. There research was conducted with a rigorous methodology in order to eliminate any bias, and the data were carefully examined. A notable point is that these changes are observed not only in patients with long COVID, but also in those who consider themselves cured and no longer present symptoms. This observation indicates that the effects of the virus could persist discreetly, with no perceptible sign for theindividualwhich raises questions about the need for follow-up after infection.
These elements provide insight into certain cognitive disorders reported after the disease, such as memory or attention disorders. The document, published in Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Healthrelates these difficulties to the brain alterations observed, thus opening avenues for studying the neurological mechanisms at play.
Understanding these brain changes is important for developing appropriate monitoring and care approaches.
