COVID 19 FAQ: How do patients with pre-existing liver disease handle coronavirus infection?
URL copied Representative image The resurgence and exponential spread of Covid-19 has brought great challenges to our healthcare system. Most deaths are a result of respiratory failure due to significant injury to the lungs. We have also learnt that the virus may affect all parts of the digestive system including the food pipe, stomach, intestine, liver and pancreas. This has implications in the diagnosis, management, and transmission of the disease. Here are a few facts on liver and the impact a Covid-19 infection can have on it: Q: How does Covid-19 virus affect the liver? A: The ...
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