The First Presentation of Pediatric COVID-19 With Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Unique Case Report

• Main Authors: Shahin Jafarpour, Masoumeh Abedini, Fatemeh Eghbal, Amin Saburi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: International Travel Medicine Center of Iran 2020-08-01
• Series: International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Health
• Subjects: pediatrics; coronavirus; pneumonia; diabetes mellitus
• Online Access: http://www.ijtmgh.com/article_110975_a30a3a44b75d7db1042f306661c3cd68.pdf

<strong>Introduction:</strong> Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), or COVID-19, is a pandemic infectious disease involved all over the world. Its mortality, especially in cases with additional co-morbidities, is so high that is has attracted the attention of the world. Diabetes mellitus is known as one of its risk factors for mortality.<br /> <strong>Case Presentation:</strong> A unique case of pediatrics COVID-19 who presented with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is reported in this manuscript as the first presentation. He presented with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. RT-PCR test for COVID-19 via nasal swab was performed, and a positive diagnosis was obtained. Chest CT scan confirmed the diagnosis with multifocal bilateral patchy consolidation. Case was discharged after usual treatment of COVID-19.<br /> <strong>Conclusion:</strong> In pediatrics, this disease can be subtle and have a confusion presentation, but it should be controlled to avoid spread of the disease.