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Acute Pancreatitis in Mild COVID-19 Infection
Seetha Lakshmanan1, Amer Malik2
1Internal Medicine, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, USA.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) can cause pancreatic injury, even with mild COVID-19 symptoms. Early identification of pancreatitis in COVID-19 patients is crucial for improving outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
- Endocrinology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, presents a global health challenge.
- SARS-CoV-2 utilizes ACE2 receptors for cellular entry, which are highly expressed in pancreatic tissues.
- This high expression suggests a potential for pancreatic injury even in mild COVID-19 cases.
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