Severity of Hospitalizations From SARS-CoV-2 vs Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Children Aged 5 to 11 Years in 11 US States
William Encinosa, Jessica Figueroa, Elias Youssef
Abstract
This cross-sectional study investigates the severity of hospitalizations from SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with that of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus in children aged 5 to 11 years in 11 US states.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)VirusCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Respiratory system2019-20 coronavirus outbreakVirologyCross-sectional studyInfluenza A virusPediatricsInternal medicineDiseaseOutbreakPathologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)Kawasaki Disease and Coronary ComplicationsRespiratory viral infections researchPneumonia and Respiratory Infections