The First Presentation of Pediatric COVID-۱۹ With Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Unique Case Report

Introduction: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus ۲ (SARS-CoV-۲), or COVID-۱۹, is a pandemic infectious disease involved all over the world. Its mortality, especially in cases with additional co-morbidities, is so high that is has attracted the attention of the world. Diabetes mellitus is known as one of its risk factors for mortality. Case Presentation: A unique case of pediatrics COVID-۱۹ who presented with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is reported in this manuscript as the first presentation. He presented with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. RT-PCR test for COVID-۱۹ via nasal swab was performed, and a positive diagnosis was obtained. Chest CT scan confirmed the diagnosis with multifocal bilateral patchy consolidation. Case was discharged after usual treatment of COVID-۱۹. Conclusion: In pediatrics, this disease can be subtle and have a confusion presentation, but it should be controlled to avoid spread of the disease.

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Pediatrics ، Coronavirus ، Pneumonia ، Diabetes Mellitus