SARS-CoV-2 infection in an infant with non-respiratory manifestations: a case report

Abstract Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) presents in children usually with less severe manifestations than adults. Although fever and cough were reported as the most common symptoms, can have non-specific symptoms. We describe an infant aplastic anemia main manifestation. Case presentation a case of SARS-CoV-2 infection without any respiratory symptoms or signs while manifesting principally pallor purpura. Pancytopenia reticulocytopenia was predominant feature initial laboratory investigations, pointing to anemia. Chest computed tomography surprisingly showed typical findings suggestive infection. Infection later confirmed by positive real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction assay (RT-PCR) for SARS-CoV-2. Conclusions Infants COVID-19 high index suspicion should be kept mind especially regions incidence disease. (CT) testing RT-PCR may considered even absence manifestations.