A CLINICAL CASE OF SEVERE COVID-19 IN AN INFANT
Abstract
Coronavirus infection COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus possesses a wide range of clinical manifestations, including severe forms of the disease in children and infants. The paper describes a case report of an infant admitted to the hospital with severe COVID-19 symptoms, emphasizing the significance of early diagnosis and interdisciplinary care.
From the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic it has been noted that in most cases children have a light course of the disease. But in a group of patients. Including infants, the course of the disease is severe. Comorbid illnesses such as congenital heart defect and heart beat disorders significantly worsen the prognosis.
About the Authors
R. R. Tavabilov
ФГБОУ ВО «Башкирский государственный медицинский университет» Минздрава России
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
A. Ya. Valiulina
ФГБОУ ВО «Башкирский государственный медицинский университет» Минздрава России
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
N. A. Abrashina
ФГБОУ ВО «Башкирский государственный медицинский университет» Минздрава России
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Tavabilov R.R., Valiulina A.Ya., Abrashina N.A. A CLINICAL CASE OF SEVERE COVID-19 IN AN INFANT. Bashkortostan Medical Journal. 2025;20(3):84-89. (In Russ.)
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