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COVID-19 presenting as an exanthematic disease: a case report
Matheus Todt Aragão1, Eusébio Lino Dos Santos Júnior1, Tainah Dantas Ataide1
1Universidade Tiradentes, Departamento de Medicina, Aracaju, SE, Brasil.
Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical
|September 16, 2020
Summary
A pediatric COVID-19 case presented with fever and a subsequent maculopapular rash. This unusual skin manifestation resolved independently, highlighting the need for awareness in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- The global COVID-19 pandemic necessitates understanding its diverse clinical presentations.
- Pediatric manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 require specific clinical and laboratory insights for effective patient management.
Observation:
- A 3-year-old female diagnosed with COVID-19 initially presented with high fever.
- Following fever resolution, the patient developed a maculopapular rash that progressed over six days.
Findings:
- The observed rash in the pediatric COVID-19 patient exhibited self-limited evolution.
- No significant laboratory abnormalities were associated with the rash development.
Implications:
- Recognizing unusual skin manifestations, such as rashes, is crucial for diagnosing COVID-19 in children.
- Early identification of pediatric COVID-19 cases with dermatological signs aids in controlling viral transmission.
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