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COVID-19 in Pediatric Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Amir Saeed1, Eslam Shorafa1, Zahra Seratishirazi1
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Intensive Care Unit, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz 71348, Iran.
Abstract:
The confirmed cases with COVID-19 in children account for just 1% of the overall confirmed cases. Severe COVID-19 in children is rare. Case Presentation: Our patient was 16 years old with a severe case of COVID-19 and did not survive due to the presence of Granulomatosis with polyangiitis and being treated with immunosuppressive drugs. We used lopinavir, ritonavir, hydroxy chloroquine, intravenous immunoglobulin and continuous veno-venous hemodialysis for treatment. Conclusion: In this patient, an underlying disease and delayed admission to the hospital were two factors complicating his condition.
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