Death Due to Covid-19 in an Infant With Combined Immunodeficiencies Publisher Pubmed



Ahanchian H¹ ; Moazzen N¹ ; Saeidinia A² ; Joghatayi SH² ; Khoshkhui M¹ ; Aelami MH³ ; Haghi NSM¹ ; Rezaei N^{4, 5, 6}
Source: Endocrine# Metabolic and Immune Disorders - Drug Targets Published:2021

Abstract

Background: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 has affected millions of people, and especially in adult patients with underlying diseases lead to death. Meanwhile pediatric patients with inherited defects of T cell should be prone to viral diseases. Case Presentation: Herein, we report an infant with severe combined immunodeficiencies, who were affected and died because of COVID-19. Conclusion: Considering the importance of finding how immune system can affect the viral infection, presentation of COVID-19 in immune deficient patients can be valuable. © 2021 Bentham Science Publishers.