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Henoch-Schönlein purpura following COVID-19 vaccine in a child: a case report.

Authors :
Casini, Francesca
Magenes, Vittoria Carlotta
De Sanctis, Marina
Gattinara, Maurizio
Pandolfi, Marco
Cambiaghi, Stefano
Zuccotti, Gian Vincenzo
Fabiano, Valentina
Source :
Italian Journal of Pediatrics; 9/2/2022, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p1-7, 7p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Background: Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) is an IgA-mediated small vessel vasculitis, typical of childhood. It's a self-limiting disease and it affects different systems. HSP is characterized by dermatological, abdominal, joint and renal clinical manifestations. This condition usually occurs upon infections, mainly upper respiratory tract ones, medications, vaccinations and malignancies. Case presentation: We describe the case of a 11 year-old girl who developed a urticarial rash 12 days after the first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech BNT16B2b2 mRNA vaccine and a clear picture of Henoch Schönlein purpura 5 days after administration of the second dose of the same vaccine. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first description of a pediatric patient with Henoch-Schönlein purpura occurring in association with vaccination against COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17208424
Volume :
48
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
158853756
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-022-01351-1