Potential Predictors of Long COVID in Italian Children: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Identifying predictive factors of long COVID syndrome (LCS) is essential to preventing and managing this condition. We investigated the prevalence, symptoms, and risk factors of LCS in a cohort of Italian children and adolescents.

Methods

We carried out a cross-sectional survey on demographic characteristics and clinical data related to COVID-19 phase and LCS in a cohort of children and adolescents, sending a questionnaire by using the PEDIATOTEM platform.

Results

The prevalence of LCS was 25% (99/396). The most frequent symptoms of LCS included nasal congestion, diarrhea, headache, and fatigue. We found no association between demographic data (gender, age, and ethnicity) and LCS. Additionally, we showed that patients with concurrent allergic rhinitis, atop

SUBMITTER: Schiavo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10887525 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature