IBD in the time of corona — vigilance for immune-mediated diseases

Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Published online: 18 June 2020; doi:10.1038/s41575-020-0333-5The gastrointestinal tract represents a target organ for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), warranting a thorough discussion on the consequences, particularly regarding inflammatory bowel diseases. Here, aspects of gastrointestinal involvement with SARS-CoV-2, the role of viruses as modulators of mucosal immunity and as treatment-related safety hazards, and the current clinical evidence will be discussed.
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