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Filter by:Azithromycin (AZ) is used in the pediatric group in COVID-19 diseas. It has been reported to cause prolongation in the QT interval in adult age group. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of AZ on ventricular repolarization in COVID-19 positive pediatric patients. METHOD The study was conducted prospectively in July-August 2020. COVID-19 pediatric patients who received AZ treatment were included in the study. ECG was obtained before treatment and on the 1st, 3rd and 5th days after the treatment. Measurements were made with Image J program®. QTmax, QTmin, Tp-emax, Tp-emin intervals were measured. QTcmax, QTcmin, Tp-ecmax, Tp-ecmin, QTcd, Tp-ecd, and QTc / Tp-ec ratios were calculated with Bazett formula.