The importance of the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis and transmission of SARS-CoV-2

Gut Microbes. 2023 Jan-Dec;15(1):2244718. doi: 10.1080/19490976.2023.2244718.

Abstract

Zhou et al. study nicely traces a significant topic in COVID-19 infection: the persistence of the virus within the intestinal tract. Many pathological mechanisms have been noted in the current literature about the mode of infection and propagation of SARS-CoV-2 in the human body. Nevertheless, there are still many concerns about this: only some things seem well understood. We present a different point of view by illustrating the importance of the gut microbiome in the pathogenesis of COVID-19 disorders.

Keywords: COVID-19; MIS-C; SARS-CoV-2; gut microbiome.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Gastrointestinal Microbiome*
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2

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