When SARS-CoV-2 virus, the agent
responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), made its first
appearance in the later part of the year 2019, it was popularly known for
primarily causing respiratory symptoms such as cough and shortness of breath.
These symptoms were sometimes severe enough to require hospitalization and
intensive care. Due to the novel nature of the virus at that time, very little
was known about its extrapulmonary effects. It is now clear to the world's
scientific community that the virus also affects virtually every system in the
human body and not just the respiratory system.
The Endocrine system is one of the various
systems affected during COVID-19 infection, and almost no endocrine gland is
spared. Endocrine glands such as the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreas
and gonads are all known to be affected in varying degrees in individuals with
COVID-19 virus. The aim of this review article is to provide a synopsis of how
the virus exerts its effect on various endocrine cells, and ultimately provide
information that would be useful in addressing potential endocrine and/or metabolic
complications that may arise, following COVID-19 infection.
Author(s)
Details:
Beatrice
Nelson-Ogbonna
Department of Internal Medicine, Dalhatu Araf
Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Nigeria.
Jones
Uwakwe
Department of Internal Medicine, Dalhatu Araf
Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Nigeria.
Please see the book here: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-973195-5-6/CH5
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