COVID-19 autopsy cases: detection of virus in endocrine tissues.

A M PomaD BonuccelliR GianniniE MacerolaP VignaliC UgoliniL TorregrossaA ProiettiM PistelloA BasoloF SantiniA TonioloFulvio Basolo

Published in: Journal of endocrinological investigation (2021)

Our findings show that the virus spread into endocrine organs is a common event in severe cases. Further studies should assess the rate of the phenomenon in clinically mild cases. The potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on endocrine functions should be taken into consideration.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
gene expression
early onset
risk assessment
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
loop mediated isothermal amplification
label free
case control
drug induced