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A PARTICULAR CASE OF SARS-COV-2 INFECTION IN TWINS.
- Source :
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Romanian Journal of Infectious Diseases / Revista Romana de de Boli Infectioase . 2021, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p114-117. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Introduction. Although SARS-CoV-2 infection is more common in adults, many cases have been reported in the pediatric population. Case presentation. An 8-month-old infant from twin pregnancy, confirmed with COVID-19, is hospitalized with nasal obstruction, serous rhinorrhea, rare cough and watery stools. The epidemiological link is known, both the parents and the maternal grandparents of the infant being confirmed with COVID-19. Biologically, he presented with thrombocytosis and discrete inflammatory syndrome, and the lung radiograph did not show any lesions. At the same time, the twin sister was hospitalized, who presented a similar symptomatology, with a negative SARS-CoV-2 PCR test, but the lung radiograph showed specific lesions of COVID-19. During hospitalization, 2 more SARS-CoV-2 PCR tests were performed, but with negative results. The evolution of the twins was favorable under symptomatic treatment, respectively antibiotic and symptomatic treatment. Conclusion. SARS-CoV-2 infection may be asymptomatic, especially in infants and newborns, and has a lower prevalence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SARS-CoV-2
*NEWBORN infants
*MULTIPLE pregnancy
*COVID-19
*PARENTS
*INFECTION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14543389
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Romanian Journal of Infectious Diseases / Revista Romana de de Boli Infectioase
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 152132680
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.37897/RJID.2021.2.9