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Absence of severe complications from SARS-CoV-2 infection in children with rheumatic diseases treated with biologic drugs
Giovanni Filocamo, Francesca Minoia, Simone Carbogno, Stefania Costi, Micol Romano and Rolando Cimaz for the Pediatric Rheumatology Group of the Milan Area
The Journal of Rheumatology April 2020, jrheum.200483; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3899/jrheum.200483
Giovanni Filocamo
Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy; ASST G.Pini-CTO, Milan, Italy; Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, and RECAP-RD, University of Milan, Italy. Address correspondence to Giovanni Filocamo, M.D. PhD Pediatric Rheumatology, Pediatric Medium Intensity Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Clinica De Marchi, Via della Commenda, 9, 20122 Milano. Email: giovanni.filocamo@policlinico.mi.it
Francesca Minoia
Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy; ASST G.Pini-CTO, Milan, Italy; Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, and RECAP-RD, University of Milan, Italy. Address correspondence to Giovanni Filocamo, M.D. PhD Pediatric Rheumatology, Pediatric Medium Intensity Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Clinica De Marchi, Via della Commenda, 9, 20122 Milano. Email: giovanni.filocamo@policlinico.mi.it
Simone Carbogno
Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy; ASST G.Pini-CTO, Milan, Italy; Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, and RECAP-RD, University of Milan, Italy. Address correspondence to Giovanni Filocamo, M.D. PhD Pediatric Rheumatology, Pediatric Medium Intensity Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Clinica De Marchi, Via della Commenda, 9, 20122 Milano. Email: giovanni.filocamo@policlinico.mi.it
Stefania Costi
Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy; ASST G.Pini-CTO, Milan, Italy; Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, and RECAP-RD, University of Milan, Italy. Address correspondence to Giovanni Filocamo, M.D. PhD Pediatric Rheumatology, Pediatric Medium Intensity Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Clinica De Marchi, Via della Commenda, 9, 20122 Milano. Email: giovanni.filocamo@policlinico.mi.it
Micol Romano
Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy; ASST G.Pini-CTO, Milan, Italy; Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, and RECAP-RD, University of Milan, Italy. Address correspondence to Giovanni Filocamo, M.D. PhD Pediatric Rheumatology, Pediatric Medium Intensity Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Clinica De Marchi, Via della Commenda, 9, 20122 Milano. Email: giovanni.filocamo@policlinico.mi.it
Rolando Cimaz
Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy; ASST G.Pini-CTO, Milan, Italy; Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, and RECAP-RD, University of Milan, Italy. Address correspondence to Giovanni Filocamo, M.D. PhD Pediatric Rheumatology, Pediatric Medium Intensity Care Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Clinica De Marchi, Via della Commenda, 9, 20122 Milano. Email: giovanni.filocamo@policlinico.mi.it

Abstract
We read with interest the Editorial by Cron and Chatam (1) suggesting a cytokine storm syndrome (CSS) occurring in response to SARS-CoV-2 infection and, consequently, a possible role for targeted approaches to blocking inflammatory cytokines.
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The Journal of Rheumatology
Vol. 52, Issue 4
1 Apr 2025
Accepted manuscript
Absence of severe complications from SARS-CoV-2 infection in children with rheumatic diseases treated with biologic drugs
Giovanni Filocamo, Francesca Minoia, Simone Carbogno, Stefania Costi, Micol Romano, Rolando Cimaz
The Journal of Rheumatology Apr 2020, jrheum.200483; DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.200483
Accepted manuscript
Absence of severe complications from SARS-CoV-2 infection in children with rheumatic diseases treated with biologic drugs
Giovanni Filocamo, Francesca Minoia, Simone Carbogno, Stefania Costi, Micol Romano, Rolando Cimaz
The Journal of Rheumatology Apr 2020, jrheum.200483; DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.200483