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. 2003 Aug;116(8):1265-6.

Digestive system manifestations in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome

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Digestive system manifestations in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome

Jun Zhan et al. Chin Med J (Engl). 2003 Aug.

Abstract

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.

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