Children with pre-existing inborn errors of immunity may have higher mortality rates due to COVID-19 than children who do not have these errors, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. These findings indicate a need to change the paradigm for treating children infected with SARS-CoV-2 by testing those with severe cases for primary immunodeficiencies, the
Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. According to a new study, children with specific immunodeficiency illnesses have abnormalities in genes that regulate the body s immune system against viral infections and have a higher death risk owing to COVID-19. Health News | Children with Primary Immunodeficiency May Be at Higher Risk of Serious Covid-19 Complications.
According to a new study, children with specific immunodeficiency illnesses have abnormalities in genes that regulate the body's immune system against viral infections and have a higher death risk owing to COVID-19.
Most children infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus develop a mild illness or show no symptoms at all. But for a small percentage, serious complications may develop, said the study.
Children with certain immunodeficiency diseases carry mutations in genes that regulate the body's immune system against viral infections and they have a higher mortality rate due to COVID-19.