A Curious Case of Croup: Laryngotracheitis Caused by COVID-19
Claire E. Pitstick, Katherine M. Rodriguez, Ashley C. Smith, Haley K. Herman, James F. Hays, Colleen B. Nash
Abstract
We describe a case of croup in a 14-month-old boy caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019. The patient presented with classic signs and symptoms consistent with croup. Workup was remarkable for a positive point-of-care test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. This case represents recognition of a new clinical entity caused by coronavirus disease 2019.
Topics & Concepts
CroupMedicineCoronavirusCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Respiratory systemTracheitisPediatricsVirologyDiseaseBronchitisPathologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Internal medicineOtolaryngology and Infectious DiseasesStreptococcal Infections and TreatmentsInfectious Diseases and Tuberculosis