The impact of COVID-19 infection, the pandemic and its associated control measures on patients with Pompe disease
Maudy T. M. Theunissen,
Renee M. van den Elsen,
Tiffany L. House
et al.
Abstract:Background
Patients with Pompe disease, a rare metabolic myopathy, were thought to be at increased risk of severe COVID-19 disease during the pandemic. In addition, the lockdown may have affected their regular treatment.
Objective
To assess the perceived effect of COVID-19 infection and of the pandemic on the treatment, and physical and mental health of patients with Pompe disease.
Methods
Patients with Pompe diseas… Show more
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