It's been widely noted that survivors of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 may suffer neurological damage long after other symptoms survive.<br />It's believed that this brain damage isn't caused by the virus, but rather by the body's immune response to it.<br />Now, UPI reports an international group of researchers has called for studies to explore the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain.<br />Previous studies have documented brain inflammation, or encephalitis, in patients with severe COVID-19 symptoms. Some patients also suffered strokes.<br />Postmortem MRI scans of patients who have died from COVID-19 have revealed lesions, or damage, in different regions of the brain.<br />Researchers say it's becoming clear that the damage done by COVID-19 may have chronic, long-term consequences that could impact patients' quality of life.
