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World J Hepatol. Dec 27, 2021; 13(12): 2005-2012
Published online Dec 27, 2021. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i12.2005
Published online Dec 27, 2021. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v13.i12.2005
Figure 1 Liver dysfunction defined by the negative effects of cytokine storm (severe inflammation, thrombosis, hypoxia, etc.
) during coronavirus disease 2019 infection. Other contributing factors for liver injury are also presented – preexisting liver condition, direct cytopathic action of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 and treatment with hepatotoxic drugs.
- Citation: Taneva G, Dimitrov D, Velikova T. Liver dysfunction as a cytokine storm manifestation and prognostic factor for severe COVID-19. World J Hepatol 2021; 13(12): 2005-2012
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v13/i12/2005.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v13.i12.2005