Incidence of persistent SARS-CoV-2 gut infection in patients with a history of COVID-19: Insights from endoscopic examination

Conclusions Gut mucosal tissues can act as a long-term reservoir for SARS-CoV-2, retaining viral particles for months following the primary COVID-19 infection. Smokers and individuals with diabetes may be at an increased risk of persistent viral gut infection. These findings provide insights into the dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 infection in the gut and have implications for further research. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - January 5, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hany, Mohamed Sheta, Eman Talha, Ahmed Anwar, Medhat Selima, Mohamed Gaballah, Muhammad Zidan, Ahmed Ibrahim, Mohamed Agayby, Ann Samy Shafiq Abouelnasr, Anwar Ashraf Samir, Mohamed Torensma, Bart Tags: Original article Source Type: research