COVID-19 Infection Accelerates the Progression of Dementia

Source: Google News - HealthInfection with SARS-CoV-2 has a significant impact on cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia, according to new research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports. Patients with all subtypes of dementia included in the study experienced rapidly progressive dementia following infection with SARS-CoV-2. Researchers also found that the characteristics of a particular type of dementia changed following COVID-19.