Prevalence of Neurological Manifestations and Complications of COVID-19 in Menoufia Governorate

Abstract

Objectives : To de fi ne any neurological manifestations and problems of de fi nite coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection patients, and its relation with onset and evolution of the infection. Background : Spread of COVID-19 infections has been rapid in both low-income and high-income countries. Outbreak of respiratory disease took place in China in December 2019, and it later spread to other countries. Acute neurological insults are more likely in studied cases who are badly infected. Patients and methods : This study is cross-sectional research. Data were obtained from the archived fi les of the selected COVID-19 patients, in addition to patients who were admitted at isolated ICU and inpatient rooms of Menou fi a University Hospitals, Shebin El-Kom Teaching Hospital, El-Bajur General Hospital, Menou fi a General Hospital, and Sirs-Ellian General Hospital. The duration of the recruiting period was from February to August 2021. Results : In the multivariate logistic regression, the signi fi cant predictors of the neurological manifestations are female sex, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and any comorbidity. Conclusion : A wide range of neurological manifestations, such as central nervous system and peripheral nervous system manifestations, can happen in COVID-19 studied cases, regardless of disease severity, with higher incidence in severe category of studied cases. In evaluation of studied cases with COVID-19 and neurological symptoms, detailed history and neurological examination, as well as proper assessment by expert neurologists, are required.