Pleuropneumonia resulting from varicella and COVID-19 co-infection in a 10-month-old infant.
Arch Pediatr
; 27(8): 509-510, 2020 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-753925
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 is a new disease leading to respiratory complications in adults. Children appear to have more modest symptoms than adults. Varicella is often described as a benign disease in the pediatric population. However, patients with varicella and COVID-19 co-infection can develop a more serious respiratory infection. We report the case of an infant who had a co-infection with both viruses that led to pleuropneumonia. The main question in the present case concerns the link between COVID-19 and varicella infection, and the possible modulation in immune response due to the two virus infections.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pleuropneumonia
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Pneumonia, Viral
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Chickenpox
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Coronavirus Infections
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Coinfection
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Arch Pediatr
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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