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COVID-19 and the Endocrine System: A Review of the Current Information and Misinformation.
- Source :
- Infectious Disease Reports; Apr2022, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p184-197, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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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