6. Future Perspectives
Here, we argue that SARS-CoV-2 infection may, in the long term, lead to accelerated aging phenotypes in survivors, especially in the brain. Since some of the effects could manifest months or years after infection, people affected by COVID-19 will need to be closely monitored. Keeping accurate records may allow us, in the future, to make connections to disorders associated with aging, such as Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other neurodegenerative disorders.