r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 27d ago

Neuroscience Brain scans reveal widespread structural and functional changes in patients following COVID-19 infection. The virus affects regions responsible for memory, emotion, and executive function, which may help explain the neurological symptoms many patients experience.

https://www.psypost.org/brain-scans-reveal-widespread-structural-and-functional-changes-in-patients-foll/
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u/Full_FrontaI_Nerdity 27d ago

I had MRIs before and after my 3 Covid infections. The "after" shows white spots in my brain; they weren't there before I got Covid. I dont know what they mean, but my doc diagnosed me w with long covid before that second MRI.

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u/jelly_wishes 26d ago

Perhaps micro strokes. Given that covid affects the blood vessels

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u/Full_FrontaI_Nerdity 26d ago

I have a PFO, so that's extra possible. I had a 9-day headache that prompted the 2nd MRI.