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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]Tayyaba Ali, M.D.[3]Ifrah Fatima, M.B.B.S[4]

Overview

Transmission of COVID-19 through gastrointestinal route

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been detected in non-respiratory specimens, together with stool, blood, ocular secretions, and semen. However, the role of those sites in the transmission is unsure.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Several reports are evident for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from a stool sample, even after no viral RNA is detected from the upper respiratory sample.[7][8]According to studies, the SARS-CoV-2 antigen is detected in gastrointestinal epithelial cells of a biopsy sample.[9] Live SARS-CoV-2 is also cultured from stool samples in rare cases, providing the evidence that SARs-CoV-2 has the possibility of fecal-oral transmission..[2][10] In spite of the fact that it is hard to affirm, fecal-oral transmission has not been clinically depicted, and as indicated by a joint WHO-China report, didn't have all the earmarks of being a noteworthy factor in the spread of infection. [11]

Gastrointestinal risk factors of COVID-19

  • Chronic liver disease like Cirrhosis [12]
  • Comorbidities (Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes) [13]
  • Severe obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above [14]
  • Liver transplantation recipients[15]

Complications

Diarrhea

  • Diarrhea is an uncommon gastrointestinal symptom in patients with COVID-19, but may be the presenting symptom in a few patients. The frequency of occurrence of diarrhea varies between 1%-35%. [16]It varies widely between different studies probably due to the different criteria used to define diarrhea.
  • Greater percentage of occurrence of diarrhea was noted in patients with severe COVID-19 when compared to non-severe disease. Likewise, patients with gastrointenstinal symptoms were more likely to have severe respiratory disease with ARDS requiring ventilatory support. [17] [18]

Pathophysiology

  • SARS-CoV-2 uses the Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and the serine protease TMPRSS2 receptors for cell entry. These receptors are presently abundantly not only in the lungs but also in the enterocytes of the small intestinal.[19][20] Other sites of expression of the receptors in the gastrointestinal tract are-the upper esophagus, liver, and colon. [19]
  • Entry of the virus causes disruption of the enterocytes and may lead to inflammation and alteration of intestinal permeability.
  • COVID- 19 is being treated by atrial of many different antivirals and antibiotics. Diarrhea could also be a result of an alteration of the gut microbiota due to any of these. [21]

Clinical Features of Diarrhea caused by SARS-CoV-2

  • According to Jin et al[17], the definition of diarrhea was the passing of loose stools >3 times per day.
  • According to this study, 8.1% had diarrhea at onset and the symptoms lasted for approximately 4 days.
  • The duration of diarrhea ranged from 2-4 days with 3-8 bowel movements per day, according to various studies. [22][23]

Treatment

  • Supportive management is the mainstay of treatment.
  • Rehydration, fluid repletion, and potassium monitoring are essential.
  • Use of probiotics may have a role if the diarrhea is being caused by alteration of the gut microbiome. This could also be potentially useful in preventing secondary bacterial infections by restoring the gut microbiota. [21]

Nauesa and vomiting

Abdominal pain

Loss of appetite

References

  1. ↑ Chen, Weilie; Lan, Yun; Yuan, Xiaozhen; Deng, Xilong; Li, Yueping; Cai, Xiaoli; Li, Liya; He, Ruiying; Tan, Yizhou; Deng, Xizi; Gao, Ming; Tang, Guofang; Zhao, Lingzhai; Wang, Jinlin; Fan, Qinghong; Wen, Chunyan; Tong, Yuwei; Tang, Yangbo; Hu, Fengyu; Li, Feng; Tang, Xiaoping (2020). "Detectable 2019-nCoV viral RNA in blood is a strong indicator for the further clinical severity". Emerging Microbes & Infections. 9 (1): 469–473. doi:10.1080/22221751.2020.1732837. ISSN 2222-1751.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wang, Wenling; Xu, Yanli; Gao, Ruqin; Lu, Roujian; Han, Kai; Wu, Guizhen; Tan, Wenjie (2020). "Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Different Types of Clinical Specimens". JAMA. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.3786. ISSN 0098-7484.
  3. ↑ Colavita, Francesca; Lapa, Daniele; Carletti, Fabrizio; Lalle, Eleonora; Bordi, Licia; Marsella, Patrizia; Nicastri, Emanuele; Bevilacqua, Nazario; Giancola, Maria Letizia; Corpolongo, Angela; Ippolito, Giuseppe; Capobianchi, Maria Rosaria; Castilletti, Concetta (2020). "SARS-CoV-2 Isolation From Ocular Secretions of a Patient With COVID-19 in Italy With Prolonged Viral RNA Detection". Annals of Internal Medicine. doi:10.7326/M20-1176. ISSN 0003-4819.
  4. ↑ Cheung, Ka Shing; Hung, Ivan F.N.; Chan, Pierre P.Y.; Lung, K.C.; Tso, Eugene; Liu, Raymond; Ng, Y.Y.; Chu, Man Y.; Chung, Tom W.H.; Tam, Anthony Raymond; Yip, Cyril C.Y.; Leung, Kit-Hang; Fung, Agnes Yim-Fong; Zhang, Ricky R.; Lin, Yansheng; Cheng, Ho Ming; Zhang, Anna J.X.; To, Kelvin K.W.; Chan, Kwok-H.; Yuen, Kwok-Y.; Leung, Wai K. (2020). "Gastrointestinal Manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Virus Load in Fecal Samples From a Hong Kong Cohort: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis". Gastroenterology. doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2020.03.065. ISSN 0016-5085.
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  6. ↑ Li, Diangeng; Jin, Meiling; Bao, Pengtao; Zhao, Weiguo; Zhang, Shixi (2020). "Clinical Characteristics and Results of Semen Tests Among Men With Coronavirus Disease 2019". JAMA Network Open. 3 (5): e208292. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.8292. ISSN 2574-3805.
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