June 11, 2020

What We Know so Far about Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Children: A Meta-Analysis of 551 Laboratory-Confirmed Cases

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• Zhang et al. conducted meta-analyses of 46 articles reporting 551 cases of COVID-19 in children. Results showed 18% of cases were asymptomatic. The most common radiographic and computed tomography (CT) findings were patchy consolidations (33%, 95%CI 23%-43%) and ground glass opacities (28%, 95%CI 18%-39%). Six patients, all with major underlying medical conditions, needed invasive mechanical ventilation, including one who died. 

Zhang et al. (June 10, 2020). What We Know so Far about Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Children: A Meta-Analysis of 551 Laboratory-Confirmed Cases. Pediatric Pulmonology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppul.24869