Reference:
Oldfield, P. R., Hibberd, J., & Bridle, B. W. (2022). How does severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2
affect the brain and its implications for the vaccines currently in use. Vaccines, 10(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10010001
Summary:
The article reviews how SARS-CoV-2 impacts the brain and discusses potential neurological complications tied to COVID-19 and vaccines. The spike protein of the virus may cross the blood-brain barrier, leading to inflammation and long-term neurological issues, such as Parkinson’s disease. Patients with neurological symptoms could be at risk for developing conditions associated with α-synuclein prions. The authors highlight concerns regarding vaccine-induced spike protein and its potential to cause similar complications. They assert that ongoing research is crucial to determine the long-term implications of both COVID-19 and vaccination, especially for those experiencing neurological symptoms. The review calls for careful monitoring of vaccinated individuals, particularly those showing adverse effects, to assess the risk of neurodegenerative diseases in the future.