COVID and the brain

A COVID infection during pregnancy could raise baby boys' risk of some neurodevelopmental delays, study finds.

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COVID during pregnancy may alter brain development in boys

5:08am April 18, 2023

by Jon Hamilton

Boys born to mothers who got COVID-19 while pregnant seem to have a higher risk of subtle developmental delays, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder.

Researchers are learning that the coronavirus can infect neurons and may cause lasting damage in some cases.

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From blood clots to infected neurons, how COVID threatens the brain

3:26pm December 16, 2021

by Jon Hamilton

The virus that causes COVID-19 can cause strokes, inflammation, oxygen deprivation and infection in the brain. And each of these may lead to long-term neurological problems.