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Two Cases of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pediatric Oncohematologic Patients in Spain.

Authors :
Pérez-Heras I
Fernandez-Escobar V
Del Pozo-Carlavilla M
Díaz-Merchán R
Valerio-Alonso ME
Domínguez-Pinilla N
Source :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal [Pediatr Infect Dis J] 2020 Nov; Vol. 39 (11), pp. 1040-1042.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Since December 2019, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection has spread worldwide. We all are concerned about immunocompromised children, especially hematologic and oncologic pediatric patients. We want to share our experience with 2 pediatric cancer patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. Both presented mild disease and good outcome. No respiratory symptoms were identified, but both developed diarrhea, one probably secondary to lopinavir/ritonavir. Pediatric cancer patients may have milder disease than adults, but larger studies are needed to make conclusions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-0987
Volume :
39
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32773656
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0000000000002841