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COVID-19 Mortality in Pediatrics.

Authors :
Hosaini, Seyed Kamal Eshagh
Hormati, Ahmad
Heydari, Hosein
Ghadir, Mohammad Reza
Afifian, Mahboubeh
Ahmadpour, Sajjad
Source :
Iranian Journal of Pediatrics. Jun2021, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p1-4. 4p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Introduction: New Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused serious health problems worldwide. The disease first started in Wuhan, China, and then resulted in thousands of deaths throughout the world. Case Presentation: According to data from involved patients, children and neonates include a small proportion of patients with COVID-19. However, in some cases, hospitalization and even death still may occur. In this case report, we described mortality associated with COVID-19 in two pediatrics from Qom city, Iran. One of them presented with severe symptoms that needed high-flow ventilation and admission to the ICU. Conclusions: The findings of this report confirm that COVID-19 may cause death in pediatrics, like in adults. Timely diagnosis, precise evaluation of clinical symptoms, and effective treatment of COVID-19-infected children can play an important role in reducing mortality rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20082142
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
151339979
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5812/ijp.104330