Corona Virus Disease 2019, a growing threat to children?

J Infect. 2020 Jun;80(6):671-693. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2020.02.024. Epub 2020 Mar 3.

Abstract

  1. COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan, China and spread rapidly to nationwide and 25 other countries.

  2. Most of children COVID-19 are familial clusters with mild clinical symptoms.

  3. Early isolation should be performed to protect underlying diseases children.

  4. It is necessary to isolate the newborns immediately after delivery.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • Child
  • China
  • Coronavirus Infections*
  • Coronavirus*
  • Humans
  • Pandemics
  • Pneumonia, Viral
  • SARS-CoV-2