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Severe case of covid-19 infection in children: Case report

M Maarad1,2, G El Aidouni1,2, A El Kaouini1,2

  • 1Intensive Care Unit, Mohammed VI University Hospital Center, Oujda, Morocco.

Annals of Medicine and Surgery (2012)
|September 13, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Severe COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) in children can be fatal. Pediatric mortality is linked to severe lung issues and intensive care needs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • While COVID-19 often presents mildly in children, severe and fatal cases occur.
  • Adults, particularly the elderly and immunocompromised, show higher mortality rates.

Observation:

  • This paper details three cases of severe pulmonary COVID-19 in pediatric patients.
  • Severe pediatric COVID-19 requiring intensive care can be lethal.

Findings:

  • Pediatric mortality in COVID-19 is associated with the severity of lung complications.
  • The intensity of critical care required significantly impacts survival rates in children.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical need for vigilant monitoring and prompt intervention for severe pediatric COVID-19 cases.
  • Emphasizes the importance of intensive care unit resources and management strategies for critically ill children.
  • Underscores the potential for severe respiratory disease and mortality in pediatric populations affected by COVID-19.
Abstract

Keywords:
Case reportChildrenCovid-19 infectionSevere

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