A Congolese infant of 4 months and 8 days presenting a severe form of Covid-19

To date, only a few rare cases of severe forms Covid-19 in children, especially infant, have been described other parts the world. So far no case reported sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We report Democratic Republic Congo an infant 4 months and 8 days old, who presented after malaria disease, picture bronchopneumonia with respiratory failure (Pa O2 :49 mmHg). The RT-PCR made it possible to diagnose form. had probably infected by his mother co-morbidities that could induce decrease immunity. CT scan injuries were comparable those adults. Under oxygen, anticoagulation, hydroxychloroquine Azythromycin, outcome was good. Pediatricians SSA countries should be careful not miss COVID19 population syndrome usually observed most lung infectious disease.