Recomendaciones para el manejo clínico de la COVID-19 persistente en la infancia y adolescencia

ABSTRACT

Long COVID in pediatrics is a rare but real entity. It mainly affects adolescents who after infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus present a complex group of symptoms for more than 8 weeks. The most common symptom is both physical and mental fatigue, which can significantly affect the quality of life, limiting school and social activity. Dyspnea, chest pain, or autonomic nervous system disorders with tachycardia or orthostatic hypotension are also frequently described. It is important to diagnose these cases early by the Primary Care pediatrician and offer support (believe what they explain, accompany them), identify symptoms and signs of severity, rule out other diseases, review referral criteria and assess whether they require symptomatic treatment and rehabilitation. The purpose of this guide is to make an adaptation for the pediatric population of Long COVID management guidelines published in adults. © 2021, Ediciones Ergon SA. All rights reserved.