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Objective: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate possible electrolyte imbalances in pediatric patients with COVID-19 positivity. Material and Method: Patients aged 1 month to 18 years, who had COVID-19 symptoms or a history of contact, and who underwent COVID 19 PCR antigen testing were included in this study. The physical examinations, symptoms, laboratory findings and follow-ups of the patients were examined retrospectively. The findings and laboratory results between cases with positive and negative COVID 19 tests were compared. Student t test and Mann Whitney U test were used for statistical analysis. Results: Clinical and laboratory findings of a total of 300 patients were evaluated. The mean age of the patients was 9.6±6.1 years. Nasopharyngeal COVID-19 PCR antigen test was positive in 155 (51.7%) patients. Myalgia findings showed a statistically significant difference in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 test-positive, compared to the test-negative group (p<0.05). There was no significant difference in sodium, potassium and chlorine levels between COVID-19 positive and negative groups (p>0.05). There was no significant difference between the degree of clinical severity and electrolyte levels (p=0.676). Conclusion: Pediatric patients are at greater risk for fluid and electrolyte disorders in the presence of infection. Fluid and electrolyte disorders are more common especially in pediatric patients hospitalized in hospitals and intensive care units. Therefore, fluid and electrolyte status should be monitored in children with COVID 19 infection.

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