Neuroinflammation After COVID-19 With Persistent Depressive and Cognitive Symptoms

It is well documented that inflammation plays a significant role in Post COVID Condition (PCC), aka Long COVID. This article offers insights as to how neuro COVID develops by detailing the pathophysiology in the brain that correlates with post COVID depressive and cognitive symptoms, including slowed motor speed, low motivation or energy, and anhedonia, after initially mild to moderate COVID-19 illness. This information validates the need for early identification of new (acute) infections and post-acute phases to prevent or minimize the risks associated with long term damage that can occur when neural inflammation is left untreated.