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Alireza Nateghian1, Saeed Anvari2
1Department of Pediatrics, Aliasghar children hospital, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.
Insights
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can cause mild symptoms in children, including diarrhea. This case study highlights an infant experiencing partial seizures and diarrhea who tested positive for COVID-19.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- The global coronavirus pandemic necessitates understanding COVID-19's diverse clinical presentations.
- While often mild in children, COVID-19 symptoms can vary, including gastrointestinal issues.
- Recognizing atypical symptoms in pediatric cases is crucial for timely diagnosis.
Observation:
- This study details an eight-month-old male infant presenting with recurrent partial seizures.
- The infant also exhibited symptoms of mild diarrhea.
- The patient's clinical presentation occurred during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Findings:
- The infant was confirmed to be positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
- This case suggests a potential association between COVID-19 infection and neurological symptoms like seizures in infants.
- Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, were also noted alongside the seizure activity.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering COVID-19 in infants presenting with neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Further research is needed to elucidate the link between COVID-19 and pediatric neurological manifestations.
- Early recognition and diagnosis of COVID-19 in children can aid in appropriate management and prevent potential complications.
Abstract:
We live at the time of the coronavirus pandemic in the world (1, 2). The symptoms of COVID19 are similar in children and adults. However, children with confirmed COVID19 have generally shown mild symptoms (3). The symptoms in children include cold-like symptoms, such as fever, runny nose, and cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. In this study, we describe an eight-month-old boy with recurrent partial seizure and mild diarrhea. It was later revealed that he was COVID19 positive.
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