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COVID-19 and the Endocrine System: A Review of the Current Information and Misinformation.

Authors :
Mirza, Samir Ahmed
Sheikh, Abdul Ahad Ehsan
Barbera, Michaela
Ijaz, Zainab
Javaid, Muhammad Ali
Shekhar, Rahul
Pal, Suman
Sheikh, Abu Baker
Source :
Infectious Disease Reports; Apr2022, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p184-197, 14p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection primarily involves the respiratory system but has many noteworthy extra pulmonary manifestations as well. We write this review to highlight the basis of some pathophysiological mechanisms of COVID-19 infection-induced endocrine dysfunction. Different scientific databases and institutional websites were searched to collect and consolidate the most up-to-date data relating to COVID-19 infection and endocrine systems. Hypopituitarism, central diabetes insipidus, SIADH, thyroid abnormalities, hyperglycemia, adrenal insufficiency, orchitis and alteration in sperm morphology have been reported in case reports of patients with COVID-19 infection. Data focusing on COVID-19 vaccination was also searched to summarize the effect, if any, on the endocrine system. Endocrinopathies noted post COVID-19 vaccination, including cases of adrenal hemorrhage, new onset Type II Diabetes Mellitus and subacute thyroiditis, are also discussed in this review. This review calls attention to the misinformation relating to COVID-19 vaccination with supposed endocrine effects such as infertility and problems with pregnancy. Rebutting these misconceptions can help increase compliance and maximize COVID-19 vaccination to the public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20367449
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Infectious Disease Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
156532835
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/idr14020023