Unintended Consequences of Coronavirus Disease-2019: Remember General Pediatrics.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.05.004 and PMC identifier 7207102.
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Abstract
Coronavirus diease-2019 has disrupted pediatric healthcare. Observation of public health principles are vital. However, coronavirus diease-2019 has had unintended consequences on standard pediatric care. We describe cases of delayed diagnosis of diabetes leading to severe diabetic ketoacidosis; our aim is to highlight the need to apply basic pediatric principles for optimal care.
Medical subject headings
- Betacoronavirus
- Coronavirus Infections
- Delayed Diagnosis
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Health Services Accessibility
- Pandemics
- Pneumonia, Viral