COVID-19 and the Digestive System
Chunxiang Ma, Yingzi Cong, Hu Zhang
Abstract
The outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia in 2019 (Coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID-19]) is now threatening global public health. Although COVID-19 is principally defined by its respiratory symptoms, it is now clear that the virus can also affect the digestive system. In this review, we elaborate on the close relationship between COVID-19 and the digestive system, focusing on both the clinical findings and potential underlying mechanisms of COVID-19 gastrointestinal pathogenesis.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineOutbreakPneumoniaCoronavirusSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakBetacoronavirusGastrointestinal systemVirologyDiseaseIntensive care medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)PathologyInternal medicineCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesPancreatitis Pathology and TreatmentLong-Term Effects of COVID-19