Movement disorders as a new neurological clinical picture in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection

Abstract New forms of neurological complications of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection have been described, mainly including encephalopathy, agitation and confusion 1 Only one publication reveals the emergence of de novo myoclonus in three patients,2 with most publications reporting the aggravation of pre-existing abnormal movements disorders Here, we identified and characterized in depth clinically a new type of delayed onset movement disorders in five patients who were admitted to the AP-HP intensive care unit (ICU) units for severe SARS-CoV-2 infection All patients underwent intubation and mechanical ventilation