Board research at the College of Medicine, University of Basrah, discussed the prevalence and characteristics of liver injury and its impact on patients infected with Coronavirus in hospitals in Basrah - Iraq. The research presented by student Yasser Alaa Sobeih aims to estimate the extent of liver damage among patients infected with the emerging corona virus in hospitals and try to identify those at risk. The research concluded that most patients undergo a normal liver function test at the time of diagnosis, but after hospitalization, there is an increase Statistically significant liver enzymes were positively correlated with disease severity and cytokine storm. It also leads to more hospital stays and more deaths. Fortunately, the degree of liver damage is of mild severity in many patients. However, the severe form of liver damage is also observed in some patients, especially those with a higher degree of lung injury and those with severe hypo saturation with elevated inflammatory markers. Elevated liver enzymes are common, but the majority are mild with COVID-19. Liver function abnormalities, especially increased levels of AST and ALT. It is not only common with COVID-19, but it is also associated with poor outcomes, especially if severe liver damage occurs. The etiology of liver injury is unknown, although it appears complex, with cellular storm and immune dysregulation playing an important role. Hypoxia, sepsis, several drugs, direct viral effect, and ICU-related infections are all considered possibilities for increased incidence.
