دورية أكاديمية
Prevalence and Severity of COVID-19 among Pediatric Patients with Atopy: A Cross-sectional Study in Kerman, Southeast Iran.
| العنوان: | Prevalence and Severity of COVID-19 among Pediatric Patients with Atopy: A Cross-sectional Study in Kerman, Southeast Iran. |
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| المؤلفون: | Shafiee F; Afzalipour Research Development Unit, Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. fakhry.3570@gmail.com., Sarafinejad A; Clinical Informatics Research and Development Lab, Clinical Research Development Unit, Shafa Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. asarafinejad@kmu.ac.ir., Bazargan Harandi N; Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. nasrin.bazargan@gmail.com., Hossininasab A; Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. ali4221@gmail.com., Ebrahimi SS; Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine Afzalipour Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. sareh.ebrahimi913@gmail.com. |
| المصدر: | Iranian journal of allergy, asthma, and immunology [Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol] 2024 Apr 07; Vol. 23 (2), pp. 127-138. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 07. |
| نوع المنشور: | Journal Article |
| اللغة: | English |
| بيانات الدورية: | Publisher: Tehran University of Medical Sciences Country of Publication: Iran NLM ID: 101146178 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1735-5249 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 17351502 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Iran J Allergy Asthma Immunol Subsets: MEDLINE |
| أسماء مطبوعة: | Publication: 2007- : Tehran : Tehran University of Medical Sciences Original Publication: Tehran, I.R. Iran : Iranian Society of Asthma and Allergy (ISAA) and the Iranian Society of Immunology and Allergy (ISIA), [2000-2006] |
| مواضيع طبية MeSH: | COVID-19*/epidemiology , COVID-19*/immunology , Severity of Illness Index* , SARS-CoV-2*, Humans ; Iran/epidemiology ; Female ; Male ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Child ; Prevalence ; Child, Preschool ; Adolescent ; Asthma/epidemiology ; Rhinitis, Allergic/epidemiology ; Food Hypersensitivity/epidemiology |
| مستخلص: | The tragic COVID-19 pandemic affected many children worldwide. Among the factors that may influence the course of viral infections including COVID-19, it is still uncertain whether atopy has a protective or predisposing role. The study aims to address the knowledge gap by investigating the prevalence and severity of COVID-19 among atopic children in Kerman, in 2022. A descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study on children with a history of atopy was performed in Kerman Medical University. Demographic information, type of atopy (including allergic rhinitis, Hyper-Reactive Airway Disease (HRAD) or asthma, eczema, urticaria, anaphylaxis, and food allergy), history of COVID-19 infection, and disease severity were recorded. A total of 1007 children and adolescents, (boys: 56.4%, girls: 43.6%, age:5.61±2.64 years) were included in the study. History of COVID-19 infection was positive in 53.5%, with 75.9% of the cases exhibiting mild disease severity. The frequency of atopies was HRAD or asthma (67.2%), allergic rhinitis (42.6%), and food allergy (27.4%). The frequency of COVID-19 cases was significantly higher among patients with HRAD or asthma, whereas it was significantly lower among those with food allergies, anaphylaxis, and eczema. Among atopic individuals, COVID-19 severity was significantly lower in those with allergic rhinitis, while the opposite trend was observed among food-allergic individuals. This study sheds light on the relationship between atopy and COVID-19 among pediatric patients. It seems specific types of atopies may influence the risk and severity of COVID-19 infection differently. A better understanding of these associations can inform clinical management and preventive measures for vulnerable pediatric populations. |
| فهرسة مساهمة: | Keywords: Allergy and immunology; COVID-19; Clinical decision making |
| تواريخ الأحداث: | Date Created: 20240601 Date Completed: 20240601 Latest Revision: 20240601 |
| رمز التحديث: | 20240602 |
| DOI: | 10.18502/ijaai.v23i2.15317 |
| PMID: | 38822508 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | MEDLINE |
Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 1735-5249 |
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| DOI: | 10.18502/ijaai.v23i2.15317 |