Sequelae of COVID-19 in Hospitalized Children: A 4-Months Follow-Up

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2020 Dec;39(12):e458-e459. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002937.

Abstract

Little is known about the sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children. In a COVID-19 dedicated clinic, we followed-up for 4 months 25 children previously hospitalized for COVID-19, performing clinical, laboratory, and lung ultrasound evaluation. Mid-term sequelae were rarely observed in our COVID-19 children's cohort.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Biomarkers
  • Biopsy
  • COVID-19 / diagnosis
  • COVID-19 / epidemiology*
  • COVID-19 / virology*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hospitalization* / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • SARS-CoV-2* / classification
  • SARS-CoV-2* / genetics
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Biomarkers