Article ; Online: Gastrointestinal symptoms, pathophysiology, and treatment in COVID-19.
2020 Volume 8, Issue 4, Page(s) 385–400
Abstract: ... This article focuses on gastrointestinal symptoms and pathophysiology in COVID-19 disease. Evidence suggests ... COVID-19 disease, gastrointestinal symptoms and intestinal microbiota. The potential oral-fecal ... and control, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the COVID-19 disease. ...
Abstract | The novel coronavirus Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has emerged and is responsible for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 global pandemic. Coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, are strongly associated with respiratory symptoms during infection, but gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain, have been identified in subsets of COVID-19 patients. This article focuses on gastrointestinal symptoms and pathophysiology in COVID-19 disease. Evidence suggests that the gastrointestinal tract could be a viral target for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Not only is the SARS-CoV-2 receptor ACE2 highly expressed in the GI tract and is associated with digestive symptoms, but bleeding and inflammation are observed in the intestine of COVID-19 patients. We further systemically summarize the correlation between COVID-19 disease, gastrointestinal symptoms and intestinal microbiota. The potential oral-fecal transmission of COVID-19 was supported by viral RNA and live virus detection in the feces of COVID-19 patients. Additionally, the viral balance in the GI tract could be disordered during SARS-CoV-2 infection which could further impact the homeostasis of the gut microbial flora. Finally, we discuss the clinical and ongoing trials of treatments/therapies, including antiviral drugs, plasma transfusion and immunoglobulins, and diet supplementations for COVID-19. By reviewing the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 virus, and understanding the correlation among COVID-19, inflammation, intestinal microbiota, and lung microbiota, we provide perspective in prevention and control, as well as diagnosis and treatment of the COVID-19 disease. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2020-09-05 |
Publishing country | Netherlands |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ZDB-ID | 2821806-1 |
ISSN | 2352-3042 ; 2352-3042 |
ISSN (online) | 2352-3042 |
ISSN | 2352-3042 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.gendis.2020.08.013 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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