Study of Covid-19 Effect on Thyroid Gland Functions in Sharkia Governorate

ABSTRACT

The coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the enveloped RNA beta-severe acute respiratory syndromecoronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). The COVID-19 may have a variable presentation, from an asymptomatic disease to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multi-organ failure. Impairment of endocrine systems may also occur in COVID-19 patients and thyroid gland involvement was reported in a not negligible number of patients, as documented in several studies since the pandemic outbreak. Abnormal thyroid function tests (TSH and/or thyroid hormones) are frequently reported in COVID-19 patients with variable prevalence and mild to moderate severity in available studies. Keys for understanding this dilemma are introduced in this overview. Copyright © 2022 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. All rights reserved.