COVID-19 and children with Down syndrome: is there any real reason to worry? Two case reports with severe course

COVID-19 and children with Down syndrome: is there any real reason to worry? Two case reports with severe course

Abstract Background Down syndrome (DS) is characterized by a series of immune dysregulations, of which interferon hyperreactivity is important, as it is responsible for surging antiviral responses and the possible initiation of an amplified cytokine storm. This biological condition is attributed to...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Kantar, Angelo Mazza, Ezio Bonanomi, Marta Odoni, Manuela Seminara, Ilaria Dalla Verde, Camillo Lovati, Stefania Bolognini, Lorenzo D’Antiga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Down syndrome
Trisomy 21
Coronavirus disease
Children
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-02471-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-02471-5

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