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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
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