Neuropathologists play a key role in establishing the extent of COVID-19 in human patients

Authors

  • Lokman Cevik Div. of Neuropathology, Dept. of Pathology, The Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
  • Michele Joana Alves Div. of Neuropathology, Dept. of Pathology, The Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
  • Jose Javier Otero Div. of Neuropathology, Dept. of Pathology, The Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17879/freeneuropathology-2020-2736

Keywords:

COVID-19, SARS-CoV2, Neuro-COVID, Neuropathology, Angiotensin converting enzyme, ACE2

Abstract

SARS-CoV2 infection causes COVID-19,  and represents the most emergent health care crisis of our generation. Ample evidence in the scientific literature suggests that SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and endemic human coronaviruses infect brain cells.  We delineate a rationale for encouraging evaluation of the brain, and in particular the brainstem, in COVID-19 so that potential neuropathological mechanisms can be delineated.

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Published

2020-04-02

How to Cite

Cevik, L., Alves, M. J., & Otero, J. J. (2020). Neuropathologists play a key role in establishing the extent of COVID-19 in human patients. Free Neuropathology, 1, 11. https://doi.org/10.17879/freeneuropathology-2020-2736

Issue

Vol. 1 (2020)

Section

Opinion Pieces

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