Autoimmune Manifestations Associated with COVID 19 Infection in Children: A Series of Three Cases From a Single Centre

Authors

  • Abdul Rauf KK http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0047-7250
  • Mujeeb TM Baby Memorial Hospital
  • Ajay Vijayan Baby Memorial Hospital
  • Surya Antony Plathottathil Baby Memorial Hospital
  • Sudhin Shylendran Baby Memorial Hospital
  • Chellenton Jayakrishnan Baby Memorial Hospital

Abstract

     Various immune-related manifestations are increasingly recognized in association with COVID-19.  We describe a series of three pediatric cases, who presented with diverse autoimmune manifestations - Immune thrombocytopenic Purpura, Nephrotic Syndrome and Autoimmune Encephalitis, which occurred 2-3 weeks after testing positive for SARS-COV-2 infection. During this pandemic, it might be appropriate to consider SARS-COV-2 testing (including antibodies) in children presenting with diseases of presumed autoimmune etiology.

Published

2021-12-04

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Section

Case Reports