In:
Anadolu Kliniği Tıp Bilimleri Dergisi, Anadolu Klinigi Tip Bilimleri Dergisi, Vol. 25, No. Special Issue on COVID 19 ( 2020-03-20), p. 284-293
Abstract:
COVID-19 initially seen in Wuhan China in December 2019 became an epidemic very rapidly and was declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. The disease presents as a serious clinical course in people with other chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases, especially immune system problems. Functions and modulation of the immune system are extremely important in defense against viruses. According to the results of multiple types of research, one of the methods to boost the innate immune system is to balance gut microbiota. Recent studies have shown that lung microbiota and gut microbiota are interrelated and microbiota balance may be important in the prevention of and defense against viral airway diseases. Scientists make great effort worldwide to develop an effective treatment or vaccine against COVID-19, but no cure or vaccine for COVID-19 has been found yet. For COVID-19 disease innovative prophylactic approaches and treatment protocols based on functional medicine perspective and directed towards pathophysiological mechanisms are needed. It’s assumed that regulation of gut and lung microbiota may be important in the prevention of the disease by boosting the immune system and also may be included in treatment protocols as a therapeutic target. COVID-19 pandemic has shown once more the importance of preventive approaches like wellness, maintenance of healthy living, immune system boosting, and modulation. Further advanced researches are needed on subjects such as provision and use of microbiota sources, standardization of administration of microbiota regulating-supplementing products, and role of diet regulation in the treatment.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2149-5254
DOI:
10.21673/anadoluklin.736831
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Anadolu Klinigi Tip Bilimleri Dergisi
Publication Date:
2020
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