The Adrenal Cortex, an Underestimated Site of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

The Adrenal Cortex, an Underestimated Site of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

BackgroundThe majority of the critically ill patients may have critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI). The therapeutic effect of dexamethasone may be related to its ability to improve cortical function. Recent study showed that dexamethasone can reduce COVID-19 deaths by up to...

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Main Authors: Yanfei Mao, Bo Xu, Wenbin Guan, Dunfeng Xu, Feng Li, Rongrong Ren, Xiaoyan Zhu, Yuan Gao, Lai Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
coronavirus disease 2019
critically ill patients
adrenal cortex
adrenal insufficiency
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2020.593179/full

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