Digestive system manifestations in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome.
- Author:
Jun ZHAN
1
;
Weixian CHEN
;
Chuqiang LI
;
Wei WU
;
Jianjun LI
;
Shanping JIANG
;
Jingfeng WANG
;
Zhiyong ZENG
;
Zitong HUANG
;
Hongzhang HUANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Diarrhea; etiology; Digestive System Diseases; etiology; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome; complications
- From: Chinese Medical Journal 2003;116(8):1265-1266
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore digestive system manifestations in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).
METHODThe clinical data of 96 cases with SARS admitted into our hospital from February 6, 2003 to March 28, 2003 were retrospectively analyzed.
RESULTSAmong 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.
CONCLUSIONSPatients with SARS may have digestive system manifestations; diarrhea is the most common symptom.
