Relation of COVID-19 with liver diseases and their impact on healthcare systems: The Portuguese case

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2023

Authors

Fernandes, S (Author) Other; Sosa Napolskij, M (Author) FMUP; Lobo, G (Author) ICBAS; Silva, I (Author) ICBAS

Journal

Title: World Journal of Gastroenterology

Vol. 29

Pages: 1109-1122

ISSN: 1007-9327

Publisher: Baishideng Publishing Group

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 2 Citations

Scopus - 1 Citation

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00X-ZMS

DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i6.1109

Abstract (EN): BACKGROUNDThe impact caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the Portuguese population has been addressed in areas such as clinical manifestations, frequent comorbidities, and alterations in consumption habits. However, comorbidities like liver conditions and changes concerning the Portuguese population's access to healthcare-related services have received less attention.AIMTo (1) Review the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare system; (2) examine the relationship between liver diseases and COVID-19 in infected individuals; and (3) investigate the situation in the Portuguese population concerning these topics.METHODSFor our purposes, we conducted a literature review using specific keywords.RESULTSCOVID-19 is frequently associated with liver damage. However, liver injury in COVID-19 individuals is a multifactor-mediated effect. Therefore, it remains unclear whether changes in liver laboratory tests are associated with a worse prognosis in Portuguese individuals with COVID-19.CONCLUSIONCOVID-19 has impacted healthcare systems in Portugal and other countries; the combination of COVID-19 with liver injury is common. Previous liver damage may represent a risk factor that worsens the prognosis in individuals with COVID-19.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 14