Clinical characteristics, activity levels and mental health problems in children with long coronavirus disease: a survey of 510 children

Background: Whether long coronavirus disease pertains to children as well is not yet clear. Methods: The authors performed a survey in children suffering from persistent symptoms since initial infection. A total of 510 children infected between January 2020 and January 2021 were included. Results: Symptoms such as fatigue, headache, muscle and joint pain, rashes and heart palpitations and issues such as lack of concentration and short-term memory problems were particularly frequent and confirm previous observations, suggesting that they may characterize this condition. Conclusion: A better comprehension of long coronavirus disease is urgently needed.

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This study conducted a survey on children with persistent symptoms after initial infection and found that symptoms such as fatigue, headache, muscle and joint pain, rashes, heart palpitations, lack of concentration, and short-term memory problems were particularly common. There is an urgent need for a better understanding of long coronavirus disease.