A systematic review and meta-analysis of the epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several individual studies from specific countries have reported rising numbers of pediatric COVID-19 cases with inconsistent reports on the clinical symptoms including respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms as well as diverse reports on the mean age and household exposure in children. The epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in children are not fully understood, hence, comprehensive meta-analyses are needed to provide a better understanding of these characteristics.

Methods

This review was conducted in Medline, Scopus, Cochrane library, Embase, Web of Science, and published reports on COVID-19 in children. Data were extracted by two independent researchers and a third researcher resolved disputes. STATA software and the random-effect model were used in

SUBMITTER: Vosoughi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9587668 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature