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Some children have developed rare brain damage from the coronavirus, according to a small study – Business Insider Australia
Neurological issues and brain damage may be among the symptoms of children with severe cases of the novel coronavirus, according to a case study published July 1 in JAMA Neurology.
- A study of children with severe cases of COVID-19 found that some developed new neurological symptoms like muscle weakness, slowed reflexes and evidence of brain damage after infection.
- Two of the patients made a full recovery, but two remained in wheelchairs due to muscle weakness.
- Previous research has suggested coronavirus may cause brain damage in adults, even those with mild cases. More research is needed to understand how virus might affect a child’s devel…
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