Croup Associated With SARS-CoV-2: Pediatric Laryngotracheitis During the Omicron Surge
Sujit Sharma, Beesan Agha, Carlos Delgado, Karen Walson, Charles R. Woods, Mark D. Gonzalez, Robert C. Jerris, Gregory Sysyn, James Beiter, Satoshi Kamidani, Christina A. Rostad
Abstract
In this retrospective analysis, we describe weekly croup and corresponding viral prevalence patterns in a pediatric quaternary care system in metropolitan Atlanta. We characterize a series of 24 patients with croup associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection and show that this clinical presentation increased substantially in frequency during the period of high Omicron vs Delta transmission.
Topics & Concepts
CroupMedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakVirologySurgePandemicTracheitisPathologyPhysicsInternal medicineBronchitisDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakMeteorologyOtolaryngology and Infectious DiseasesStreptococcal Infections and TreatmentsInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management