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

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Three patients with recent sequelae after Corona Virus Disease (COVID)-19 such as fatigue and myalgia of both calves were submitted to electrophysiological examinations, nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG).… Click to show full abstract

Three patients with recent sequelae after Corona Virus Disease (COVID)-19 such as fatigue and myalgia of both calves were submitted to 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.

Keywords: conduction study; electromyography findings; nerve conduction; conduction; study electromyography

Journal Title: International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2020

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