COVID-19 in children at Strasbourg University Hospital: A retrospective study of the first 2months of the epidemic.
Arch Pediatr
; 28(5): 405-410, 2021 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1179243
ABSTRACT
CONTEXT The emergence and rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have shaken the planet, both in terms of health and economical aspects, constituting a real challenge for the scientific community. PROBLEM:
At the time of the arrival of the epidemic in France, there were limited data regarding how COVID-19 could affect children. A lesser severity compared with adults was described, but knowledge concerning clinical forms and screening strategies was missing.METHODOLOGY:
In this retrospective and non-interventional epidemiological study, we aimed to describe the epidemiology and the clinical features of COVID-19 pediatric disease in the first university hospital affected by the epidemic in France. We included all underage patients who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays on nasopharyngeal smears performed between February 25, 2020 and April 30, 2020.RESULTS:
The presence of fever and respiratory signs was frequent (>50%), as was the presence of general or digestive signs, but patients were also frequently asymptomatic, making the discovery of a positive smear fortuitous. There were no deaths in our cohort.CONCLUSION:
No patient with a serious form of COVID-19 was treated in the pediatrics departments of Strasbourg University Hospital during the first 2 months of the epidemic. Diagnostic strategies have evolved over the course of the epidemic, ranging from exploring relevant symptoms to systematic screening.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Arch Pediatr
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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