Nerve conduction study and electromyography findings in patients recovering from Covid-19 – Case report

International Journal of Infectious Diseases

Ioana Andone¹  Simona Isabelle Stoica²  Gelu Onose²  Cristian Scheau²  Cristina Daia³  Cristina Popescu³  Madalina Codruta Verenca³  Geanina Neagu⁴  Aura Spanu⁵ 

[1] Corresponding author at: Department of Physiology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.;Neuromuscular Department, Clinical Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar Arseni”, 041914, Bucharest, Romania;Department of Medical Rehabilitation, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 041914, Bucharest, Romania;Department of Physiology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania;Neuromuscular Department, Clinical Emergency Hospital “Bagdasar Arseni”, 041914, Bucharest, Romania;

关键词: COVID-19;    SARS−COV-2;    Nerve conduction studies;    Electromyography;    Neuropathy;    Myopathy;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

• Three patients with recent sequelae after Corona Virus Disease (COVID)-19 such as fatigue and myalgia of both calves underwent electrophysiological examinations, nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG). NCS shows, as common elements, the presence of a partial or complete conduction block on several nerves, slightly prolonged latency of the tibial nerve, and rare or absent F-waves, all suggesting a demyelinating polyneuropathy due to SARS−COV-2. The short duration and low amplitude of the motor unit action potential with early full recruitment on interference pattern on EMG, typical for myopathy, suggest a direct action of COVID-19 on muscular fibers, especially in the lower limbs.

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