SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Icelandic Children: Close Follow-Up of All Confirmed Cases in a Nationwide Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children are less likely to acquire SARS-CoV-2 infections than adults and when infected, usually have milder disease. True infection and complication rates are, however, difficult to ascertain. In Iceland, a strict test, trace and isolate policy was maintained from the start of the pandemic and offers more accurate information of the number of truly infected children in a nationwide study.

Material and methods

All children with positive PCR for SARS-CoV-2 infections from February 28, 2020 to August 31, 2021 were followed up through telephone consultations for at least 14 days and their symptoms were registered. Symptom severity and duration were categorized based on age groups and the source of infection was registered.

Results

A total of 1749 children we

SUBMITTER: Thors V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9508943 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature