The gastrointestinal tract is the gate of entrance for COVID-19

Abstract

It has been proven that the virus of the new coronavirus infection SARS-CoV-2 enters the body not only through the respiratory tract, but also through the cells of the gastrointestinal tract, on the surface of which receptors (or entry gates) for the virus are also found, which leads to damage to the mucous membrane gastrointestinal tract. For the treatment of a new coronavirus infection, schemes are used to protect the mucous membrane, including gastroprotective drugs.