Exploring the Intricacies of Neuroinvasive Infections: A Comprehensive Analysis of SARS-CoV-2’s Impact on the Nervous System

Abstract

Infectious diseases have had significant threats to human health, with neurological complications as a challenging frontier in the realm of medical science. Neuroinvasive infections are caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or protozoa and can lead to various neurological problems such as meningitis, encephalitis, abscesses, myelitis, and neuromuscular dysfunction. Among these pathogens, viruses, including Dengue, West Nile, and most recently SARS-CoV-2, have emerged as potent human pathogens capable of inflicting severe damage to the central nervous system (CNS), culminating in hemorrhagic diseases.