2023-12-27 20:03:00
Title: Rare Corona Complication: 15-Year-Old Develops Life-Threatening Symptoms After Mild Infection
By: Martina Lippl
Date: December 27, 2023
A 15-year-old girl in the USA has been hospitalised with life-threatening symptoms after developing a rare corona-related disease. The patient, who had a mild corona infection two weeks ago, suddenly experienced shortness of breath and had to undergo emergency surgery.
The young girl was initially healthy before contracting Covid-19, but the virus affected her nervous system, leading to vocal cord paralysis and breathing difficulties. According to researchers, vocal cord paralysis in children following a Covid diagnosis is a rare but possible neuropathic sequela of the virus, which has previously only been observed in adults.
The case of the 15-year-old girl sheds light on the potential long-term consequences of Covid-19, with the patient requiring a tracheostomy and undergoing treatment for a year. The study also highlights the need for considering vocal cord pathology as an important factor in diagnosing breathing and swallowing difficulties in children who have previously had a SARS-CoV-2 infection.
The girl’s case also raises awareness about the potential neurological complications that can arise in children and teenagers following a corona infection, including headaches, seizures, strokes, and other neuropathic sequelae.
The research team hopes that the case of the 15-year-old girl will prompt healthcare professionals to be vigilant of potential complications in young patients even after a mild corona infection. The study emphasizes the importance of monitoring and addressing long-term neurological impacts of the virus in individuals of all ages.]
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