2023-12-25 15:02:00
Title: “Rare Corona Disease Causes Vocal Cord Paralysis in 15-Year-Old Girl, Study Finds”
By: Martina Lippl
A dramatic case reveals a rare corona disease. A 15-year-old girl in the USA was suddenly admitted to the emergency room with life-threatening symptoms after a mild corona infection. The patient developed vocal cord paralysis, a rare corona-related disease that has not been observed in people as young as her before.
The case is described in a current study in the journal Pediatrics by a team of researchers. The 15-year-old, who was healthy before contracting Covid, experienced symptoms such as constipation, fever, and fatigue after the corona infection. An antigen test at home was positive and the symptoms subsided after five days. However, nine days after the positive corona test, the girl experienced shortness of breath, which eventually led to her being admitted to the hospital.
The virus affected nerves, resulting in paralysis of the vocal cords on both sides, causing breathing difficulties and weakness. The girl was dependent on a tracheostomy for 13 months and underwent numerous examinations and tests to rule out other causes of the vocal fold paralysis.
This case highlights the potential neurological complications of corona infections in children and teenagers, such as vocal cord paralysis, which could be an additional neuropathic sequela of the virus. The study authors emphasize the importance of considering vocal cord pathology as part of the differential diagnosis for children with voice, swallowing, or breathing difficulties after a SARS-CoV-2 infection.
The rare corona-related disease faced by the 15-year-old girl underscores the need for continued research into the potential long-term consequences of mild corona infections, especially in young people. The case serves as a warning for parents and healthcare professionals to remain vigilant even after a mild corona infection, as life-threatening complications can arise weeks later.]
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