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.