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ABSTRACT: Background
There is a bidirectional interaction between the intestines and lungs, the so-called lung-intestinal axis.Method
The review article reports on studies that deal with a possible influence of the intestinal microbiota on the immune response to a SARS-CoV-2 infection.Results and conclusions
Studies have shown that COVID-19 is accompanied by dysbiosis that persists even after successful virus conversion (negative PCR). One study found that the severity of COVID-19 is associated with the intestinal microbiota. A dysbiosis could thus favor the so-called cytokine storm. There is indication that pre- and probiotics could boost the immune response in both the guts and lungs.
SUBMITTER: Konturek PC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8359639 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature