Can the flu affect our brain?
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It is likely that you’ve heard of people developing attention and memory problems following an infection with Covid-19. These pervasive neurocognitive symptoms are known as “brain fog.” How does a respiratory infection result in brain fog? In this paper, the authors explore the effects of influenza infection on the brain and cognitive behavior in mice. With the high number of patients suffering from brain fog following Covid-19, it is important to understand how infections such as the flu can impact the central nervous system in order to develop treatments for brain fog patients.
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