| Literature DB >> 32593648 |
Carmen Dolores De Luca1, Emanuele Esposito1, Luca Cristiani1, Enrica Mancino1, Raffaella Nenna1, Elisabetta Cortis2, Fabio Midulla3.
Abstract
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - Coronavirus - 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its related Coronavirus Disease - 19 (COVID-19) has become a health emergency worldwide. The medical community has been concerned since the beginning of the outbreak about the potential impact of COVID-19 in children, especially in those with underlying chronic diseases. Fortunately, COVID-19 has been reported to be less severe in children than in adults. However, epidemiologic and clinical data are scarce. Children show unique features of SARS-CoV-2 involvement that may account for the low rate of infection and death in this age group. The purpose of this review is to summarize the most relevant evidence of COVID-19 in children highlighting similarities and differences with adults.Entities:
Keywords: COVID-19; Pediatrics; SARS
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32593648 DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2020.05.006
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Paediatr Respir Rev ISSN: 1526-0542 Impact factor: 2.726