Epidemiologic trends and characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infections among children in the United States.
Curr Opin Pediatr
; 33(1): 114-121, 2021 02 01.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33278112
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review the epidemiological characteristics and clinical features associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections among children in the United States. RECENT FINDINGS:
In the United States, the majority of SARS-CoV-2 infections in children have been mild illnesses, with those 5-17 years of age having the highest frequency. Specifically, the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 in children is two times higher in adolescents (12-17 years) than younger school-aged children (5-11 years). Despite the higher case counts in older children, 10% of pediatric hospitalizations have been in infants less than one year. In addition, severe respiratory and renal complications, hospitalization, and even death have been documented in children.SUMMARY:
Clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children range from asymptomatic to severe respiratory distress, with mild nonspecific symptoms being the most commonly reported. The broad clinical presentation and the frequency of asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic infections in children pose challenges for controlling and detecting SARS-CoV-2. However, severe disease has been noted in children with associated medical complications and death. Thus, additional active surveillance and research is needed to understand the burden children contribute to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in the United States.
Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
SARS-CoV-2
/
COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Incidence_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
/
Child
/
Child, preschool
/
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Curr Opin Pediatr
Asunto de la revista:
PEDIATRIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article