The syndrome post-Covid is already one in itself disease new, on which the experts are collecting information little by little, as the months go by. If many things are still to be understood regarding adults, come on children and teenagers the matter is even more complex. The data, around the world, are partial, but the studies are fast evolution. What is certain is that the numbers, now three years after the start of the pandemic, allow us to say that the little ones have been to some extent spared from SARS-CoV-2 infection representing a minority severe cases of disease. However, the same is not true for the consequences long-term life of the virus. Ache testadisorders of the sleep and problems of salute mental health are widespread among young people. Mourning, the fearsocial isolation, the increase in the time spent behind one screenlo stress have had a huge negative impact in the family. The statistics give the idea with one growth worrying of cases of anorexia, bulimia, self-harm, mood disorders. And then there is a disease fortunately rara: it is called Covid-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome. It is due to one immune reaction anomalous affecting a limited number of children. THE signs? Persistent fever and, in addition, others such as diarrhea, vomiting, skin rash or conjunctivitis, for example. It is important to speak with the pediatrician because if it is not recognized promptly it can have serious consequences.
– Sergio Harari and Vera Martinella are the authors of the just released book Post Covid, published by Solferino
June 9, 2022 – Updated June 9, 2022, 4:36 pm
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