Even a mild case of COVID-19 can damage the brain and addle thinking, scientists found in a study that highlights the illness’ alarming impact on mental function.
Researchers identified COVID-19-associated brain damage months after infection, including in the region linked to smell, and shrinkage in size equivalent to as much as a decade of normal aging.
The changes were linked to cognitive decline in the study, which was published on Monday in the journal Nature.
The findings represent striking evidence of the virus’ impact on the central nervous system.
More research would be required to understand whether the evidence from the Wellcome
Even a mild case of COVID-19 can damage the brain and addle thinking, scientists found in a study that highlights the illness’s alarming impact on mental function.