Abstract:A limited role of cytokine storm and fibrogenesis in COVID-19 related liver injury To the Editor, Symptomatic transaminases elevations are common in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In approximately 23% of all patients elevated transaminases are seen. COVID-19 related liver injury may be caused by primary liver injury but also as collateral damage related to drug-induced-liver-injury, hypoxia, and preexisting liver disease [1]. Hepatitis may aggravate disease severity, and lead to mortality. In this contex… Show more
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