Over 700 patients with IBD and COVID have been indenditified in the International Database.
(see attached Table)
So far the data has remained consistestent in that patients with Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis do not seem to be at an overall increased risk for COVID.
We are still recommending treatment as per the AGA guidelines: see the link in the previous post.
Please continue to practice social distancing, good hand hygeine and wear a face mask when in public!
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Today: Updates for the International Database and a Summary of the AGA Clinical Practice Guidelines for IBD Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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
The American Gastroenterological Association is maintaining an International Registry of patients with IBD who have been diagnoses with COVID-19. Thanks to Dr. Ryan Ungaro, our colleague at Mount Sinai who is spearheading this effort! See below:
