November 24, 2020

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

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

Keywords (Tags): clinical characteristics

A systematic review and meta-analysis (n=47 studies) found that compared to healthy children, children with comorbidities had a 1.8-fold increase in risk for sever COVID-19. Underlying conditions and obesity were also associated with higher risk of COVID-19-associated mortality.  

Tsankov et al. (Nov 20, 2020). Severe COVID-19 Infection and Pediatric Comorbidities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.11.163