Stuttering-Like Dysfluencies as a Consequence of Long COVID-19

What is it about?

We present two patients who developed neurogenic stuttering after long COVID-19 related to SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Why is it important?

It is now evident that SARS-CoV-2 infection may significantly involve the central nervous system, also resulting in severe and long-term consequences, even if the precise mechanisms are still unknown. In the present case studies, long COVID-19 resulted in neurogenic stuttering, as the likely consequence of "slowed" metabolism of (pre)frontal and sensorimotor brain regions. Pathophysiological mechanisms related to the appearance of neurogenic stuttering have been hypothesized, which help to better understand the broader and possible neurological consequences of COVID-19.