COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents with Endocrine Conditions
Horm Metab Res DOI: 10.1055/a-1227-6635The rapid spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) worldwide justifies global
effort to combat the disease but also the need to review effective preventive
strategies and medical management for potentially high-risk populations during
the pandemic. Data regarding the COVID-19 manifestations in adults with
underlying endocrine conditions, especially diabetes mellitus, are increasingly
emerging. Albeit children and adolescents are considered to be affected in a
milder manner, paucity of information regarding COVID-19 in children who suffer
from endocrinopathies is available. The present review comprehensively collects
recommendations issued by various health organizations and endocrine
associations for the management of pediatric endocrine conditions during the
pandemic. Adhering to the specific “sick day management rules”
and undelayed seeking for medical advice are only needed in most of the cases,
as the vast majority of children with endocrine disorders do not represent a
high-risk population for contamination or severe presentation of COVID-19.
Psychological implications in these children and adolescents are also
considered. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Hormone and Metabolic Research - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Kostopoulou, Eirini G üemes, Maria Shah, Pratik Tags: Review Source Type: research
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