Fever Without a Source in an Infant Due to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2
Matthew J. Kan, Lauren Grant, Martha A Muña, Tara L. Greenhow
Abstract
A 5-week-old infant female admitted for fever without a source subsequently tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. She had a mild hospital course without respiratory distress. This unexpected presentation changed regional hospital screening for coronavirus disease 2019 and personal protective equipment use by medical providers who evaluate febrile infants.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirusRespiratory distressAcute respiratory distressCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PediatricsSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Intensive care medicineRespiratory systemDiseaseEmergency medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineLungAnesthesiaThermal Regulation in MedicineCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesRespiratory viral infections research