Inflammatory effect on the gastrointestinal system associated with COVID-19.
World J Gastroenterol
; 27(26): 4160-4171, 2021 Jul 14.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1319757
ABSTRACT
The severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has provoked a global pandemic, mainly affecting the respiratory tract; however, a percentage of infected individuals can develop gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Some studies describe the development of GI symptoms and how they affect the progression of COVID-19. In this review, we summarize the main mechanisms associated with gut damage during infection by SARS-CoV-2 as well as other organs such as the liver and pancreas. Not only are host factors associated with severe COVID-19 but intestinal microbiota dysbiosis is also observed in patients with severe disease.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Gastrointestinal Microbiome
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Gastrointestinal Diseases
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
World J Gastroenterol
Journal subject:
Gastroenterology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Wjg.v27.i26.4160
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