Effects of COVID-19 on the Digestive System

Foroogh Forghani

doi:10.4172/2161-069X.1000653

ISSN: 2161-069X

Journal of Gastrointestinal & Digestive System
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J Gastro intest DigSyst,
DOI: 10.4172/2161-069X.1000653

Effects of COVID-19 on the Digestive System

Foroogh Forghani^*

^*Corresponding Author : Dr. Foroogh Forghani, Department of Gastroenterology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran Exn. +9891218651794, Email: foroogh_f200547@yahoo.com

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.

Keywords: Digestive system; COVID-19; Gastro intestinal tract; Abdominal pain

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