De Novo Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Triggered by SARS-CoV-2 Infection: a Tale of 2 Sisters

Lay Summary We present a report of 2 sisters who developed acute onset hematochezia concurrently with SARS-CoV-2 infection. One patient recovered completely, whereas the sibling developed chronic symptoms leading to a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis requiring biologic therapy.

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Published in:Inflammatory bowel diseases 2022-10, Vol.28 (10), p.1623-1625
Main Authors: Preziosi, Nicholas A, Rizvi, Areeba H, Feerick, John D, Mandelia, Chetan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Lay Summary We present a report of 2 sisters who developed acute onset hematochezia concurrently with SARS-CoV-2 infection. One patient recovered completely, whereas the sibling developed chronic symptoms leading to a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis requiring biologic therapy.
ISSN:1078-0998
1536-4844
DOI:10.1093/ibd/izac142