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How to manage celiac disease and gluten-free diet during the COVID-19 era: proposals from a tertiary referral center in a high-incidence scenario

Authors: Luca Elli, Donatella Barisani, Valentina Vaira, Maria Teresa Bardella, Matilde Topa, Maurizio Vecchi, Luisa Doneda, Alice Scricciolo, Vincenza Lombardo, Leda Roncoroni

Published in: BMC Gastroenterology | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

The outbreak of COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 infection is spreading worldwide as the first coronavirus pandemic. The clinical picture is variable but flu-like symptoms are common with bilateral interstitial pneumonia being the most frightening presentation. No specific therapies nor vaccine have been developed to date and the only way to limit the virus diffusion is by modifying one’s lifestyle limiting social life and following strict hygienic precautions. No data is available on the risk of COVID-19 and its outcomes in celiac disease (CeD). The restrictions applied to counter COVID-19 can impact on CeD treatment and gluten-free dieting, the only available therapy for CeD. With the present manuscript, we aim to support gastroenterologists and nutritionists in the management of CeD patients in the new pandemic scenario, being conscious that availability and local situations are extremely various.

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Title: How to manage celiac disease and gluten-free diet during the COVID-19 era: proposals from a tertiary referral center in a high-incidence scenario
Authors: Luca Elli
Donatella Barisani
Valentina Vaira
Maria Teresa Bardella
Matilde Topa
Maurizio Vecchi
Luisa Doneda
Alice Scricciolo
Vincenza Lombardo
Leda Roncoroni
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease
Published in: BMC Gastroenterology / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1471-230X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-020-01524-4

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