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A Case Report: Diarrhea as the Initial Manifestation of Patient with COVID-19 Infection

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.10, No. 9)

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Page : 115-116

Keywords : COVID-19; gastrointestinal symptom; SARS-CoV-2;

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Abstract

COVID-19 infection first occurred in Wuhan, China in December 2019 until now caused by SARS-CoV-2. Transmission of this disease through droplets. In addition to respiratory symptoms, COVID-19 also shows gastrointestinal symptoms. This is associated with the presence of ACE2 receptors and enterocytes in the digestive tract. Seen in the case report of a 36 - year - old woman experiencing diarrhea and abdominal pain, followed by cough and aches all over the body with positive PCR results for COVID-19.

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