Liver injury in COVID-19: Known and unknown

Since the first report of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, the outbreak of the disease is currently continuously evolving. Previous studies have shown varying degrees of liver damage in patients with COVID-19. However, the exact causes of liver injury and the relationship between COVID-19 and liver injury is unclear. This article describes liver injury induced by COVID-19, analyzes its causes, and discusses the treatment and prognosis of liver damage in patients with COVID-19.

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Liver injury induced by COVID-19 has been observed, with various potential causes, but the exact relationship remains unclear. Treatment and prognosis of liver damage in patients with COVID-19 are crucial aspects to consider.