The impact of COVID-19 on intestinal flora: A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) sparked global concern for its outbreak and pandemic. It caused severe respiratory tract infections and a significant proportion of patients with gastrointestinal symptoms. Several studies have investigated the intestinal flora of COVID-19. However, so far there has been no evidence demonstrating the evidence on the association of COVID-19 with intestinal flora through meta-analysis. A systematic and comprehensive understanding of their relationship is essential to provide public health prevention or treatment strategy.

Methods and analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis will be reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Observational studies (cohort studies, case-c

SUBMITTER: Li F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7523765 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature