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Share on PinterestNew research looks into the neurological effects of COVID-19 on some patients.Viral infections can impact the brain, even if the virus has not directly infected brain tissue. For example, inflammation of the brain, or encephalitis, most often results from a viral infection. These infections usually cause mild, flu-like symptoms, but when they affect…

Justin Paget | Getty ImagesChildren diagnosed with Covid-19 pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome, or PMIS, may develop new neurological problems without any of the respiratory issues commonly associated with the virus, according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers examined 27 children with Covid-19 PMIS, who were previously healthy, between March 1…