Comparison of Symptoms Associated With SARS-CoV-2 Variants Among Children in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Clinical manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 variants have not been systematically compared in children.

Objective

To compare symptoms, emergency department (ED) chest radiography, treatments, and outcomes among children with different SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Design, setting, and participants

This multicenter cohort study was performed at 14 Canadian pediatric EDs. Participants included children and adolescents younger than 18 years (hereinafter referred to as children) tested for SARS-CoV-2 infection in an ED between August 4, 2020, and February 22, 2022, with 14 days of follow-up.

Exposure(s)

SARS-CoV-2 variants detected on a specimen collected from the nasopharynx, nares, or throat.

Main outcomes and measures

The primary outcome was presence and numb

SUBMITTER: Sumner MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9999248 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature