Potential link between severe COVID-19, long Covid, and gastrointestinal symptoms explored in research
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Research suggests prolonged gastrointestinal infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus. • 0:25
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Gastrointestinal symptoms and fecal shedding indicate the intestine as a potential site of infection. • 1:40
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Virus peaks in the intestine at around 2 weeks, with fecal shedding lasting up to 300 days. • 2:51
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GI symptoms observed, supporting the theory of the gut being involved in severe COVID-19 and long Covid. • 3:18
Gut involvement in severe COVID-19 and long Covid, supported by research on IgA response and gut inflammation
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Research shows high IgA response early in COVID-19, suggesting prolonged infection in the intestines. • 3:56
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Focus on gut inflammation in understanding long Covid, with involvement of histamine, mast cells, cytokines, and antibodies. • 5:01
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Detection of Omicron peak in Ontario through wastewater signals, correlating with viral spread. • 6:09
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Persistent rise in wastewater signals in Ontario from mid-March, indicating ongoing viral presence. • 7:13
Implications of prolonged intestinal infection in severe COVID-19 and long Covid discussed
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Rising trajectory of infections projected into April, indicating prolonged infection. • 7:22
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Evidence suggests intestines as potential site for prolonged infection leading to long Covid. • 8:19
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Virus initially infects lungs then spreads to intestines via bloodstream. • 8:46
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Detection of virus RNA in fecal samples for extended periods up to 200-300 days. • 9:23
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Continued research and updates on Covid-19 recommended for ongoing pandemic. • 9:41