The incidence of hepatic abnormalities has been notably higher following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection, attributed to the virus's entry into cells via angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) surface expression. The gastrointestinal tract's significant ACE2 expression, alongside a lesser degree in the biliary epithelium, has been implicated in gastrointestinal symptoms and liver injury.
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