Review article: Probiotics, prebiotics and dietary approaches during COVID-19 pandemic

Patients with COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 exhibit diverse clinical manifestations and severity including enteric involvement. Commensal gut bacteria can contribute to defense against potential pathogens by promoting beneficial immune interactions. Interventions targeting the gut microbiome may have systemic anti-viral effects in SARS-CoV-2 infection.To summarise alterations of gut microbiota in patients with COVID-19 including impact of...