Inborn errors of metabolism and COVID-19: Evaluation of the metabolic outcome.

Tanyel ZubariogluDuhan HopurcuogluSaffa AhmadzadaGözde Uzunyayla-InciMehmet Serif CanseverErtugrul KıykımCigdem Aktuglu-Zeybek

Published in: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (2021)

Based on our results, IEM are not found to be an additional risk factor for severe COVID-19 infection. However, patients with - particularly intoxication type and energy metabolism disorders-should be considered as a vulnerable population for COVID-19 and have a major risk of developing acute metabolic decompensation that can lead to life threatening complications.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
liver failure
drug induced
respiratory failure
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
early onset
risk factors
patient safety
emergency department
aortic dissection
electronic health record
mechanical ventilation