Publications by authors named "Shuya Shigenobu"
Severe Refractory Diarrhea Associated with COVID-19: A Case Report.
Case Rep Gastroenterol
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, can lead to gastrointestinal issues like severe diarrhea, which may persist even after recovery from the virus.
- A 50-year-old man with COVID-19 pneumonia developed refractory diarrhea that reached alarming volumes, leading to further medical intervention and treatment for a suspected enterocolitis linked to the virus.
- Administering methylprednisolone significantly improved the patient's condition, suggesting that corticosteroids may be beneficial for post-COVID-19 patients experiencing severe diarrhea due to abnormal immune responses.