Preliminary Data on Gastrointestinal Deficiencies Incidence and the Prevalence of Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among the Medical Workers

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly contagious new β-coronavirus that primarily affects the lungs. Because of its unprecedented spread, in a relatively short interval, it is declared a global pandemic. Binding to the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors, SARS-CoV-2 is easily disseminated through air. Apart from the established clinical panel, individuals exposed to prolonged chronic stress also manifest gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms similar to those exhibited by SARS-CoV-2–infected patients.
Source: The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease - Category: Psychiatry Tags: COVID Source Type: research