COVID-19: Gastrointestinal symptoms ‘tied to more severe disease’
Two US studies show such symptoms occur in 15-20% of presentations
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Gastrointestinal symptoms are common presenting symptoms of COVID-19 infection and are associated with increased disease severity and worse outcomes, two US studies show.
Both studies were presented at the American College of Gastroenterology virtual annual meeting.