Apnea in a Two-Week-Old Infant Infected with SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza B

Overview

Journal Case Rep Pediatr

Publisher Wiley

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2022 Mar 28

PMID 35340538

Authors

Radhika Maddali

Kelly L Cervellione

Lily Q Lew

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Abstract

Paucity of data exists on presenting symptoms and outcomes in infants with COVID-19. Reports of coinfection with COVID-19 and influenza B are sparse in the literature. Coinfection was uncovered during evaluation of neonatal apnea. Apnea has been reported in infants with SARS-CoV-2 infection, though it is rare. We describe a 2-week-old healthy term infant presenting with apnea and coinfection. The infant had a mild clinical course and complete recovery.

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