Gastrointestinal disorders and of COVID-19

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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]

Overview

Transmission of COVID-19 through gastrointestinal route

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.

Gastrointestinal risk factors of COVID-19

Complications

Diarrhea

Nauesa and vomiting

Abdominal pain

Loss of appetite

References