Author(s):
1. Lubna Kamani:
Department of Gastroenterology, Liaquat National Hospital,
Karachi, Pakistan.
Abstract:
The WHO has declared a Pandemic due to Novel Corona virus-19 (COVID-19). Patients usually have respiratory symptoms but gastrointestinal and hepatic dysfunction are not uncommon presentations and can lead to a delay in diagnosis and management. Virus shedding can continue even after the nasopharyngeal swab gets negative and could lead to faecal-oral transmission. The effects of COVID-19 on patients with decompensated liver disease is still not clear. Managing immunosuppressive drugs in liver transplant and inflammatory bowel disease is a major challenge without clear guidelines. Only emergency endoscopy is to be done with personal protection equipment. Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine has shown some beneficial effects and is being used off-label. Without effective treatment, it is imperative to take precautionary measures.
Page(s):
124-125
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, Volume: 36, Issue: S4, Year: 2020
Keywords:
COVID19
,
Corona virus
,
Lubna Kamani
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