Pediatric long-COVID: An overlooked phenomenon?
Pediatr Pulmonol
; 56(8): 2495-2502, 2021 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1260566
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Long-COVID is a well-documented multisystem disease in adults. Far less is known about long-term sequelae of COVID in children. Here, we report on the occurrence of long-COVID in Dutch children. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
We conducted a national survey asking Dutch pediatricians to share their experiences on long-COVID in children. We furthermore describe a case series of six children with long-COVID to explore the clinical features in greater detail.RESULTS:
With a response rate of 78% of Dutch pediatric departments, we identified 89 children, aged 2-18 years, suspected of long-COVID with various complaints. Of these children, 36% experienced severe limitations in daily function. The most common complaints were fatigue, dyspnea, and concentration difficulties with 87%, 55%, and 45% respectively. Our case series emphasizes the nonspecific and broad clinical manifestations seen in post-COVID complaints.CONCLUSION:
Our study shows that long-COVID is also present in the pediatric population. The main symptoms resemble those previously described in adults. This novel condition demands a multidisciplinary approach with international awareness and consensus to aid early detection and effective management.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adult
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Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Pediatr Pulmonol
Journal subject:
Pediatrics
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ppul.25521
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