A RARE CASE OF NEONATE WITH SEVERE LUNG DISEASE SECONDARY TO COVID 19 DISEASE

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome Corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has\ncaused a global pandemic affecting many countries. The disease is affecting all age groups but data so far has shown that\ninfants and children seem to be at a lower risk of severe infection. This case emphasis that neonates too can have life threatening pulmonary disease\nthat mimics a similar disease course to that described in adults with COVID-19 infection. We report a 21-day-old neonate who presented with\nfever and signi\uf001cant positive history of COVID 19 infection in family and developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The SARSCoV-2 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of nasopharyngeal swab was positive and chest computed tomography had classical changes of COVID\n19 infection. Good hydration, lung protective strategies, intravenous immunoglobulin and supportive care led to complete recovery in the patient.