Pediatric Department, Mousavi Hospital, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Neonatology Department, Mousavi Hospital, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.
Infect Dis (Lond). 2020 Jun;52(6):427-429. doi: 10.1080/23744235.2020.1747634. Epub 2020 Apr 1.
Novel coronavirus or coronavirus disease (COVID-19) can affect all age groups. The clinical course of the disease in children and infants is milder than in adults. It should be noted that, although typical symptoms may be present in children, non-specific symptoms could be noted in the neonate. The disease is rare in the neonate, so, its suspicion in this group can help to make a quick diagnose. A 15-day-old neonate was admitted with fever, lethargy, cutaneous mottling, and respiratory distress without cough. His mother had symptoms of Novel coronavirus. So Reverse-Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) assay was done for the neonate and showed to be positive. The newborn was isolated and subjected to supportive care. Antibiotic and antiviral treatment was initiated. Eventually, the baby was discharged in good general condition. When a newborn presents with non-specific symptoms of infection with an added history of COVID-19 in his/her parents, it indicates the need for PCR testing for Novel coronavirus.
新型冠状病毒或冠状病毒病（COVID-19）可影响所有年龄段人群。儿童和婴儿的疾病临床过程比成年人轻。值得注意的是，尽管儿童可能出现典型症状，但新生儿可能出现非特异性症状。该病在新生儿中罕见，因此，怀疑该组疾病有助于快速诊断。一名 15 天大的新生儿因发热、嗜睡、皮肤斑驳和呼吸窘迫而入院，无咳嗽。其母亲有新型冠状病毒感染的症状。因此，对新生儿进行了逆转录聚合酶链反应（RT-PCR）检测，结果呈阳性。新生儿被隔离并接受支持性护理。开始使用抗生素和抗病毒治疗。最终，婴儿状况良好出院。当新生儿出现非特异性感染症状，且其父母有 COVID-19 病史时，提示需要进行新型冠状病毒 PCR 检测。
