COVID-19 in Early Life: Infants and Children Are Affected Too

Sandra L Leibel; Xin Sun

doi:10.1152/physiol.00022.2021

COVID-19 in Early Life: Infants and Children Are Affected Too

Physiology (Bethesda). 2021 Nov 1;36(6):359-366. doi: 10.1152/physiol.00022.2021.

Authors

Sandra L Leibel¹, Xin Sun^{1

2}

Affiliations

¹ Department of Pediatrics, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, California.
² Department of Biological Sciences, University of California at San Diego, La Jolla, California.

Abstract

Compared with adults, children are less likely infected with SARS-CoV-2 and are often asymptomatic when infected. However, infection in children can lead to severe disease. The pandemic affects the lives of all children, especially those with lower socioeconomic status. This review highlights the physiological impacts of COVID-19 in early life.

Keywords: COVID-19; MIS-C; children; growth and development; infants.

Publication types

Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Adult
COVID-19*
Child
Humans
Infant
Pandemics
SARS-CoV-2

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

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