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How the coronavirus attacks the brain

An image provided by Ross W. Paterson, Rachel L. Brown, et al./Brain, Oxford University Press, brain scans of coronavirus patients from a study published in July. The new study offers the first clear evidence that in some people,

Brain scans of coronavirus patients from a study published in July. Source: ROSS W. PATERSON, RACHEL L. BROWN, ET AL./BRAIN, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

The coronavirus targets the lungs foremost, but also the kidneys, liver and blood vessels. Still, about half of patients report neurological symptoms, including headaches, confusion and delirium, suggesting the virus may also attack the brain.


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The coronavirus targets the lungs foremost, but also the kidneys, liver and blood vessels. Still, about half of patients report neurological symptoms, including headaches, confusion and delirium, suggesting the virus may also attack the brain.



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