At present, it is not entirely clear what causes liver failure during the covid-19 infection. However, covid-19 infection is characterized by significant activation of cytokine cascade, sepsis, and altered hepatic perfusion that can identify significant depletion of liver reserve in cirrhosis.

At present, the reasons for liver failure in covid-19 infection are not fully understood. However, covid-19 infection is characterized by significant activation of the cytokine cascade, sepsis, and changes in liver perfusion, which may determine a significant decrease in liver reserve in cirrhosis.