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The Risk of Contracting COVID-19 Is Not Increased in Patients With Celiac Disease

Jamie Zhen1, Juan Pablo Stefanolo2, Maria de la Paz Temprano2

  • 1Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University Medical Center, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology : the Official Clinical Practice Journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
|October 15, 2020
PubMed

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Patients with celiac disease (CeD) may face a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. This study investigated the potential link between CeD and coronavirus disease-2019 risk.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • The World Health Organization declared coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic in March 2020, resulting in millions of cases and deaths worldwide.
  • Celiac disease (CeD) is an immune-mediated gastrointestinal disorder triggered by gluten ingestion.
  • Existing research indicates a correlation between CeD and an elevated risk of respiratory infections, but its association with COVID-19 remains unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether individuals with self-reported celiac disease (CeD) have an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
  • To address the knowledge gap concerning the relationship between celiac disease and COVID-19 susceptibility.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • Data was collected to assess the prevalence of COVID-19 among patients with self-reported celiac disease.

Main Results:

  • The study evaluated the association between self-reported celiac disease and the risk of contracting COVID-19.
  • Findings will elucidate whether CeD is a risk factor for COVID-19 infection.

Conclusions:

  • The study aims to determine if celiac disease increases the risk of COVID-19.
  • Results will inform clinical understanding and patient guidance regarding COVID-19 risk in CeD populations.

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