April 7, 2020

Epidemiology and Clinical Features of Coronavirus disease 2019 in Children

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• Choi et al summarize the epidemiological and clinical features of COVID-19 in children to-date, reiterating that while children make up a small fraction of COVID-19 cases and present most often with mild symptoms, some mild cases may progress to severe disease or death. Newborns are also susceptible and may play a role in community transmission. 

Choi et al. (Apr 6, 2020). Epidemiology and Clinical Features of Coronavirus disease 2019 in Children. Clin Exp Pediatr. https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2020.00535