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ArticleViruses2025

Pericarditis in a Child with COVID-19 Complicated by

Mădălina Maria Merișescu, Mihaela Oroș, Gheorghiță Jugulete, Bianca Borcoș, Larisa Mirela Răduț, Alexandra Totoianu, Anca Oana Dragomirescu

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Mădălina Maria MerișescuFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Infectious Diseases, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0009-0000-8902-2051
Mihaela OroșPhysiology, Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Titu Maiorescu University, No. 67A, Gheorghe Petrașcu Street, 3rd District, 031593 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-9470-8880
Gheorghiță JuguleteFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Infectious Diseases, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-4193-063X
Bianca BorcoșFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Infectious Diseases, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
Larisa Mirela RăduțNational Institute for Infectious Diseases "Prof. Dr. Matei Bals", European HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases Academy, No. 1 Dr. Calistrat Grozovici Street, 021105 Bucharest, Romania.
Alexandra TotoianuNational Institute for Infectious Diseases "Prof. Dr. Matei Bals", European HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases Academy, No. 1 Dr. Calistrat Grozovici Street, 021105 Bucharest, Romania.
Anca Oana DragomirescuFaculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPediatric SARS-CoV-2 infection is usually mild, but in rare cases may lead to severe complications. Early recognition and comprehensive management are critical for favorable outcomes. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 2-year-old girl, previously healthy and unvaccinated against

conclusionThis case highlights the importance of vigilant assessment for secondary bacterial infections and cardiac complications in pediatric COVID-19. Prompt recognition and targeted treatment are essential, and pneumococcal vaccination remains a fundamental preventive measure. Moreover, the scarcity of literature documenting SARS-CoV-2 infections complicated by pericarditis further underscores the uniqueness of this case and its relevance for specialists in the field.

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COVID-19PericarditisPneumococcal InfectionsSepsisStreptococcus pneumoniaeAnti-Bacterial AgentsChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansSARS-CoV-2Anti-Bacterial AgentsCOVID-19intravenous immunoglobulinotitis mediapediatric sepsispericarditisStreptococcus pneumoniae

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PMCPMC12737426

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