Acute appendicitis in four children with SARS-CoV-2 infection
Jessica S. Meyer, Grant Robinson, Shannon Moonah, Daniel L. Levin, Eugene D. McGahren, Katye Herring, Melinda D. Poulter, Linda A. Waggoner-Fountain, Debbie‐Ann Shirley
Abstract
We describe 4 children (11-17 years in age) at our institution with acute appendicitis in the setting of SARS-CoV-2 infection, suggesting a possible association. Providers should consider testing for this infection in patients with severe gastrointestinal symptoms, in order to take appropriate transmission based precautions, until more is understood.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAcute appendicitisAppendicitisSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Transmission (telecommunications)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Intensive care medicine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPediatricsInternal medicineGeneral surgeryVirologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)EngineeringElectrical engineeringOutbreakAppendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsCOVID-19 Impact on Reproduction