June 2, 2020

Pediatric COVID-19 in Southern California Clinical Features and Viral Genetic Diversity

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• [pre-print, not peer reviewed] An observational study of COVID-19 pediatric patients (n=35) in Southern California showed diverse clinical presentations, with greater disease severity was associated with higher viral load and younger age. The authors found no correlation between disease severity and viral genetic variations.  

Pandey et al. (June 1, 2020). Pediatric COVID-19 in Southern California Clinical Features and Viral Genetic Diversity. Preprint downloaded June 2 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.05.28.20104539