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SARS-CoV-2 infection and paediatric endocrine disorders: Risks and management considerations.

Ryan MillerAmbika P AshrafEvgenia GourgariAnshu GuptaManmohan K KambojBrenda KohnAmit LahotiDaniel MakShilpa MehtaDeborah MitchellNeha PatelVandana RamanDanielle G ReynoldsChristine YuSowmya Krishnan
Published in: Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism (2021)
With the surge in COVID-19 cases worldwide, it is important for paediatric endocrinologists to be aware of the interaction of SARS-CoV-2 with the endocrine system and management considerations for patients with underlying disorders who develop COVID-19 disease. While children and adults share some risk factors that influence risk of complications in SARS-CoV-2 infection, it is becoming clear that responses in the paediatric population are distinct and outcomes from adult studies cannot be extrapolated. Evidence emerging from paediatric studies provides some guidance but highlights the need for more research in this area.
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