Clinical characteristics of pediatric cases infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in a tertiary children's medical center in Shanghai, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of pediatric cases of infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant has increased. Here, we describe the clinical characteristics of children in a tertiary children's medical center in Shanghai.

Methods

A total of 676 pediatric coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases caused by the Omicron variant who were admitted to the Shanghai Children's Medical Center from March 28 to April 30, 2022 were enrolled in this single-center, prospective, observational real-world study. Patient demographics and clinical characteristics, especially COVID-19 vaccine status, were assessed.

Results

Children of all ages appeared susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, with no significant difference between sexes.

SUBMITTER: Shen N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9574794 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature