ABSTRACT
Children of all ages can get COVID-19. However, through examinations, studies have found that COVID-19 presents itself differently in children than in adults;it appears to be milder in children, but there is a higher chance of severe disease in high-risk children. The pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) is a severe complication of COVID-19 in children with different case definitions. Breast eeding is an important issue concerning mothers infected with COVID-19 as there is a debate about whether rooming in or separation is the preferrable method for the child's wellbeing.
ABSTRACT
Background: Outbreak of a novel corona virus was reported in China on December 2019. Sooner, a global spread was reported and WHO announced a public health emergency of international concern and then declared it as a pandemic. Egypt announced the first case on February 14, 2020, and since that time, cases are increasing. Main body: There is increasing need to simplify the practical approach for pediatricians and other health care workers in a step wise manner;how to deal with COVID-19 cases, how to care for the newborn babies as regards to breastfeeding, and how to ensure safety of health care workers assess their risk of infection and management accordingly. A national practical approach guideline was prepared including case definition, diagnosis, and management of pediatric COVID-19 suspected and confirmed cases in an algorithmic pattern. Conclusion: Up to the current knowledge, this is a simple and practical guidance for clinical management of children during the current pandemic.