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Children are less likely to be infected with SARS-CoV-2 than adults and often have a milder course of illness and a lower case fatality rate. Children account for an estimated… Click to show full abstract
Children are less likely to be infected with SARS-CoV-2 than adults and often have a milder course of illness and a lower case fatality rate. Children account for an estimated 1% to 5% of those diagnosed with COVID-19.1 Even so, pre-school-aged children, infants, and children with underlying health conditions may still be at risk for severe disease and complications.2 Unique aspects of COVID-19 presentation and course in children and possible vertical transmission to newborns from COVID-19-positive mothers are discussed.
Keywords:
medicine;
covid iinfection;
iinfection pediatric;
pediatric patients;
managing covid
Journal Title: Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
Year Published: 2020
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