Viral Infection and the Thyroid in the Age of Covid-19. An Update.

Viral infection is thought to play a key role in the development of common thyroid diseases. Genetic factors probably determine who develops virus induced thyroid disease and the severity of symptoms. It is presently unknown how, or if, coronavirus plays a role in thyroid disease but we are on the verge of finding out.

Viral Infection and the Thyroid in the Age of Covid-19

Viral infection is thought to play a key role in the development of common thyroid diseases. Genetic factors probably determine who develops virus induced thyroid disease and the severity of symptoms. It is presently unknown how, or if, coronavirus plays a role in thyroid disease but we are on the verge of finding out.

In Treatment of Hypothyroidism Need For T4 plus T3 Therapy Could Be Genetic

Some patients with hypothyroidism may require the use of two thyroid hormones, T4 and T3, to achieve complete relief of their symptoms

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