Patients who have had COVID-19 may face inflammation of the liver, as well as the development of hepatitis, said experts of scientific institutes of the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and Human Welfare.

According to experts, problems with internal organs occur in people who have had COVID-19, even after two years. Although the most common consequences of the disease are kidney and lung disorders, in 20% of cases the liver suffers, Izvestia reported.

According to Mikhail Zubkin, head of scientific clinical and diagnostic department of Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology of Rospotrebnadzor, it has been proved so far that coronavirus can affect this organ. The liver is harmed by inflammation in the development of cytokine storm, as well as a lack of oxygen. In addition COVID-19 also affects the development of hepatitis.

Earlier, experts from Cambridge University and Imperial College London conducted a study in which they found a link between coronavirus and brain health. They concluded that the effect of COVID-19 on this organ is comparable to aging for 20 years, FAN reported.