SARS CoV-2 infection in children
Urmila Anandh
Abstract
Limited data suggest that children often have mild and asymptomatic disease, but some do require hospitalization. In a report from China, of the total infections, 2.4% were children. Although most children infected with SARS-CoV-2 have either asymptomatic (4%), mild illness (51%), or moderate illness (39%), severe illness has been reported in 6% of pediatric cases. The incubation period is similar to that of adults. This article briefly outlines SARS CoV-2 Infection in Children.
Topics & Concepts
AsymptomaticMedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)PediatricsIncubation periodCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Disease2019-20 coronavirus outbreakIntensive care medicineInternal medicineVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)IncubationPsychologyOutbreakPsychotherapistCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionLong-Term Effects of COVID-19