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  • Ferm, Samson; Fisher, Constantine; Pakala, Tina; Tong, Michelle; Shah, Disha; Schwarzbaum, David; Cooley, Victoria; Hussain, Syed; Kim, Sang Hoon

    Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology, 09/2020, Volume: 18, Issue: 10
    Journal Article

    Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an RNA virus responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The virus enters cells via the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptor, which is present in enterocytes in the ileum and colon. Gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and the prevalence of GI symptoms varies greatly, with a range between 2% and 57%. In addition, abnormal liver chemistries are reported commonly. As a medical center at the forefront of the early epidemic in the United States, we seek to contribute to the growing body of literature that outlines the gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations of COVID-19.