A CASE REPORT RESPIRATORY MANIFESTATIONS OF COVID-19 STARTING WITH A GASTROINTESTINAL COMPLAINT: A COINCIDENCE OR A CORRELATION?

Background: SARS COV-2 is the cause of current outbreak COVID-19. The infection causes changes in gut- lung axis and intestinal microbiota pro-inflammatory cytokines interaction which leads to injury gastrointestinal tract. One symptoms COVID-19 outside respiratory system a complaint GIT. Materials Methods: We present case report that begins with abdominal pain. Results: There was no previous suspicion COVID-19, but after radiological examination SARS-COV2 positive PCR result, patient proven be suffering from Conclusion: After hospitalization ICU for about 14 days, recovery occurred able go home very good clinical condition.