Updates from the International Registry
The registry now has data on 457 patient with IBD (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis). I will update with more detail later this week but the overall picture is as noted below.
Outpatient only (n, %) |
Hospitalized (n, %) |
ICU (n, %) |
Ventilator (n, %) |
Death (n, %) |
|||||||
457 |
318 |
70% |
138 |
30% |
18 |
4% |
17 |
4% |
15 |
31 |
7% |
The American Gastroenterological Association has a Clinical Guideline for Mangaement of IBD Patient During the COVID-19 Pandemic summarized below.
AGA Clinical Practice Update on Management of Inflammatory bowel disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic Expert Commentary: To appear in the journal Gastroenterology
However I advise all patients on more than one immunosuppressing medication and/or steroids to speak to there doctors about their dosages. Call your doctor immediately if you have any upper respiratory symptoms or fever.
Please remember to wear a face mask when going out, wash your hands follow CDC guidelines regarding handwashing and practice social distancing.
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Once again, thanks to Ryan Ungaro M.D. at Mount Sinai who is part of the team accumulating the database.
This is a recent summary compiled by the Mount Sinai IBD center. Not to different from my previous posts
Below is a very useful link to the CCFA regarding patient with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Covid-19
Please read below for a brief summary what we know from the the international registry