Elderly, hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are risk factors for COVID-19 morbility and mortality. However, the real reason for this is not yet understood. It is well documented that gut microbiota has a critical role in health, particularly in the immune system and therefore, we propose that gut microbiota composition could affect vulnerability and disease outcomes of COVID-19.
In order to explore this hypothesis, we will analyse the gut microbiota of SARSCoV-2 infected
patients categorized according to location: [1] ambulatory (self-isolation at home), [2] ward
and [1] ICU; and severity.
Other: Exposure
Individuals with SARS-CoV-2 exposure and COVID-19 symptoms.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults of 18 years and above.
- COVID-19 patients.
Exclusion Criteria:
- None.
Hospital CUF Infante Santo, S.A.
Lisbon, Portugal
Hospital de São Francisco Xavier
Lisbon, Portugal
Centro Hospitalar Universitário São João
Oporto, Portugal