Severity of Acute COVID-19 in Children <18 Years Old March 2020 to December 2021

Article Pediatrics

Incidence Rates, Household Infection Risk, and Clinical Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Children and Adults in Utah and New York City, New York

Fatimah S. Dawood et al.

Summary: This cohort study conducted in selected counties in Utah and New York City showed that children had similar risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with adults, but a larger proportion of infections among children were asymptomatic.

JAMA PEDIATRICS (2022)

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Review Pediatrics

Risk Factors for Severity in Children with Coronavirus Disease 2019 A Comprehensive Literature Review

Sophia Tsabouri et al.

PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA (2021)

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Article Pediatrics

Assessment of 135 794 Pediatric Patients Tested for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Across the United States

L. Charles Bailey et al.

Summary: This cohort study of US pediatric patients found low rates of SARS-CoV-2 infection, with mild clinical manifestations. Infection was associated with Black, Hispanic, and Asian race/ethnicity, adolescence and young adulthood, as well as non-respiratory chronic medical conditions. The study suggests higher concern may be warranted for patients with complex medical conditions or minority race/ethnicity.

JAMA PEDIATRICS (2021)

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Review Infectious Diseases

Severe COVID-19 Infection and Pediatric Comorbidities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Boyan K. Tsankov et al.

Summary: Children with comorbidities are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 infection and associated mortality, with a significantly increased risk compared to healthy children. Obese children also have a higher risk of COVID-19 infection.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Characteristics and Outcomes of US Children and Adolescents With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Compared With Severe Acute COVID-19

Leora R. Feldstein et al.

Summary: Comparing the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with MIS-C and COVID-19 can help distinguish between the two conditions and improve health outcomes. Patterns of clinical presentation and organ system involvement were identified in this case series, providing valuable information for differentiation of MIS-C and COVID-19.

JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (2021)

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Editorial Material Medicine, General & Internal

SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern in the United States-Challenges and Opportunities

Rochelle P. Walensky et al.

Summary: The Viewpoint discusses the measures taken by federal agencies to rapidly characterize emerging coronavirus variants and monitor their implications for national pandemic response and control. This includes assessment of the ongoing effectiveness of current diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines.

JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (2021)

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Article Pediatrics

Association of Age and Pediatric Household Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Lauren A. Paul et al.

Summary: This study suggests that younger children, especially those aged 0 to 3 years, may have a higher risk of transmitting SARS-CoV-2 compared to older children. The differential infectivity of pediatric age groups has implications for infection prevention strategies within households and educational settings. Further population-based studies are needed to fully understand the transmission risk posed by younger pediatric index cases.

JAMA PEDIATRICS (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Outbreak Associated with SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant in an Elementary School — Marin County, California, May–June 2021

Tracy Lam-Hine et al.

MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Underlying Medical Conditions Associated With Severe COVID-19 Illness Among Children

Lyudmyla Kompaniyets et al.

Summary: This study investigated the risk of severe COVID-19 illness among children with underlying medical conditions and medical complexity. It found that children with type 1 diabetes, cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies, and obesity had a higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness, highlighting the importance of close observation and cautious clinical management for these children.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2021)

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Editorial Material Medicine, General & Internal