Journal Article Epublish
PubMed: 39980892 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9668
Post-COVID-19 Neutropenia in an Infant With Thalassemia Minor: Case Report.
Clin Case Rep 13(2):e9668
Authors: Yasmine Elsherif, Omar Elsherif, Mehran Karimi, Ismail A Ibrahim, Hana J Abukhadijah
Affiliations
- American Hospital Dubai (AHD) Dubai UAE.
- Tbilisi State Medical University Tbilisi Georgia.
- Faculty of Health Sciences Fenerbahce University Istanbul Turkey.
- Faculty of Health Sciences Lomza State University of Applied Sciences Łomża Poland.
- Medical Research Center Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.
Abstract
This case of an 11-month-old female who developed severe neutropenia following COVID-19 infection underscores the need for heightened vigilance and monitoring of hematological parameters in infants post-COVID-19. The exact mechanism of COVID-19-induced neutropenia is not fully understood, but it may involve cytokine-induced suppression of hematopoiesis and bone marrow repression due to the inflammatory response. Given the potential for serious clinical implications, including increased susceptibility to infections, it is crucial to effectively identify and manage neutropenia in this vulnerable population. Further research is necessary to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and optimize treatment strategies for COVID-19-related hematological complications in infants.
MeSH
Neutropenia, Thalassemia, Covid-19, Infections, Infant