OBJECTIVE: To explore digestive system manifestations in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). METHOD: The clinical data of 96 cases with SARS admitted into our hospital from February 6, 2003 to March 28, 2003 were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS: Among the 96 cases, 26 cases (27%) had diarrhea, 17 (18%) had nausea, 6 (6%) had vomiting, 16 (17%) had bellyache, and 8 (8%) had ALT elevation. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with SARS may have digestive system manifestations; diarrhea is the most common symptom.
OBJECTIVE: To explore digestive system manifestations in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). METHOD: The clinical data of 96 cases with SARS admitted into our hospital from February 6, 2003 to March 28, 2003 were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS: Among the 96 cases, 26 cases (27%) had diarrhea, 17 (18%) had nausea, 6 (6%) had vomiting, 16 (17%) had bellyache, and 8 (8%) had ALT elevation. CONCLUSIONS:Patients with SARS may have digestive system manifestations; diarrhea is the most common symptom.
Authors: Wai S Chan; Chun Wu; Sammy C S Chow; To Cheung; Ka-Fai To; Wai-Keung Leung; Paul K S Chan; Kam-Cheong Lee; Ho-Keung Ng; Deborah M Y Au; Anthony W I Lo Journal: Mod Pathol Date: 2005-11 Impact factor: 7.842