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Celiac disease in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Authors :
Samasca G
Lerner A
Source :
Journal of translational autoimmunity [J Transl Autoimmun] 2021; Vol. 4, pp. 100120. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Aug 31.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on global health.<br />Design: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with coeliac disease was assessed in the present review.<br />Results: The incidence of coeliac disease and the problems associated with coeliac disease increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adherence to the diet is crucial for the patient's health and quality of life since the only approved therapy for coeliac disease is a gluten withdrawal.<br />Conclusions: A gluten-free diet should be promoted by the therapeutic team and implemented among these categories of patients.<br /> (© 2021 Published by Elsevier B.V.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2589-9090
Volume :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of translational autoimmunity
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34485888
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtauto.2021.100120