S. Rabizadeh, M. Hajmiri, A. Rajab, H. Emadi Kouchak and M. Nakhjavani (2020). Severe diabetic ketoacidosis and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in a teenage patient with newly diagnosed diabetes. Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM, 33(9), 1241-1243. https://doi.org/10.1515/jpem-2020-0296

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[Abstract]
Objectives Recently, World Health Organization has declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection a pandemic. Patients with diabetes may be at an increased risk of developing COVID-19 infection, as well as increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Although the current data have shown that the coronavirus infection generally has a milder course in children. Case presentation In this case report, we present a teenage patient with severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) as the first manifestation of his diabetes and COVID-19 infection. Conclusions He was treated for DKA and COVID-19 infection, and fortunately, had a good response to the treatment.