806. Latest Updates on COVID-19 and Rare Neuroimmune Disorders

SRNA is joined by Dr. Benjamin Greenberg and Dr. Michael Levy for
an Ask the Expert podcast: "Latest Updates on COVID-19 and Rare
Neuroimmune Disorders." The experts begin by discussing risk
factors for individuals diagnosed with rare neuroimmune disorders
contracting COVID-19 and having severe cases of COVID-19 if
infected. Treatment and potential vaccination options are
discussed, as well as the possible effect of immunosuppressant
medication on individuals diagnosed with COVID-19. The experts
explain cytokine storms, inflammatory issues such as Kawasaki's,
and the possibility of neurological deficits after contracting
COVID-19. Finally, the experts discuss the impact of COVID-19 on
research, including research into the effects of COVID-19 on
individuals with rare neuroimmune disorders as well as unrelated
ongoing research studies.