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Initial Observations of COVID-19 in US Children.
Agha, Rabia; Kojaoghlanian, Tsoline; Avner, Jeffrey R.
  • Agha R; Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and ragha@maimonidesmed.org.
  • Kojaoghlanian T; Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and.
  • Avner JR; Department of Pediatrics, Maimonides Children's Hospital, New York, New York.
Hosp Pediatr ; 10(10): 902-905, 2020 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2248197
ABSTRACT
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has affected children differently from adults worldwide. Data on the clinical presentation of the infection in children are limited. We present a detailed account of pediatric inpatients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus at our institution during widespread local transmission, aiming to understand disease presentation and outcomes. A retrospective chart review was performed of children, ages 0 to 18 years, with a positive polymerase chain reaction test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 on nasopharyngeal specimens admitted to our hospital over a 4-week period. We present clinical data from 22 patients and highlight the variability of the presentation. In our study, most children presented without respiratory illness or symptoms suggestive of COVID-19; many were identified only because of universal testing. Because children may have variable signs and symptoms of COVID-19 infection, targeted testing may miss some cases.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Seizures / Coronavirus Infections / Cough / Dyspnea / Fatigue / Fever Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Hosp Pediatr Year: 2020 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Seizures / Coronavirus Infections / Cough / Dyspnea / Fatigue / Fever Type of study: Diagnostic study / Observational study / Prognostic study Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Hosp Pediatr Year: 2020 Document Type: Article