Impact of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Outbreak on Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients in Lombardy, Northern Italy
Emanuele Nicastro, Angelo Di Giorgio, M. Zambelli, Marco Ginammi, M. Bravi, P. Stroppa, Valeria Casotti, Raffaele Palladino, M. Colledan, Lorenzo D’Antiga
Abstract
The novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) disease (COVID-19) represents an unprecedented public health issue for the general population and for patients with underlying chronic conditions. Compared to adults, children seem to have a milder course of the disease, with very few requiring medical attention.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLiver transplantationOutbreakCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Respiratory systemSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPediatricsInternal medicineVirologyTransplantationDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 and healthcare impactsCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 Impact on Reproduction