A Curious Case of Croup: Laryngotracheitis Caused by COVID-19.

Authors :: Pitstick CE
Rodriguez KM
Smith AC
Herman HK
Hays JF
Nash CB
Source :: Pediatrics [Pediatrics] 2021 Jan; Vol. 147 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Sep 10.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: We describe a case of croup in a 14-month-old boy caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019. The patient presented with classic signs and symptoms consistent with croup. Workup was remarkable for a positive point-of-care test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. This case represents recognition of a new clinical entity caused by coronavirus disease 2019.<br />Competing Interests: POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The authors have indicated they have no potential conflicts of interest to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.)