Study reveals hidden brain damage from COVID-19 that goes undetected in routine tests

COVID-19 is commonly associated with respiratory symptoms, but it can also wreak havoc ‍on the​ heart, gut, and nervous system. This is because COVID-19 is primarily a vascular disease, targeting the vascular endothelium that transmits fluids ⁣throughout the body. It infects the brain and can cause brain injury ⁣markers to show‍ up in the blood. ⁤Researchers have found that recovering COVID-19 patients may have markers ​of brain⁤ injury in⁢ their ‍blood, even if they appear healthy based on regular blood ⁣tests. These markers can‍ indicate the presence of serious ​neurological conditions, potentially persisting for months after patients recover. Understanding‌ the mechanisms behind brain damage caused by COVID-19 is crucial and could lead to new treatments. Learn more about this study‌ in the article here.