Coronavirus Disease 2019 Infection in Children With Sickle Cell Disease: Case Series From Oman. Issue 7 (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al Sabahi, Amal; Al Maskari, Nawal; Al Busaidi, Ibrahim; Albiroty, Khalil A.; Alkhamisy, Ahmed; Al Hinai, Karima; Al Hinai, Mohammed; Al Mashaikhi, Nawal; Alkendi, Jalila
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology. Volume 43:Issue 7(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: sickle cell disease -- COVID-19 -- vaso-occlusive crisis; Pediatric hematology -- Periodicals; Tumors in children -- Periodicals; 618.9215
• DOI: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000002061
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-4114

Abstract

Abstract : Background: In March 2020, WHO announced Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic. During this pandemic, patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) have been placed in the "high-risk" category of the population. Although there are numerous publications describing COVID-19 in adult patients, pediatric data are still limited. Observation: Herein, we report case series of 5 sickle cell disease Omani children who got infected with COVID-19; illustrating their different ways of presentation, management and highlighting the outcomes. Conclusion: Although SCD patients are considered as a high-risk group, all of the observed patients, and whose cases are reported here, have recovered. A large scale of SCD cases should be studied to reach more conclusive results.