Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

November 23, 2020

Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19 in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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A meta-analysis (n = 96 studies) of the clinical characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 in children (mean age 6.5 years) reported that 90% had household contact with an individual with SARS-CoV-2, 23% were asymptomatic, 27% had at least one comorbidity, and 29% had a co-infection, such as with mycoplasma or influenza. The pooled incubation period was 9.6 days and SARS-CoV-2 viral shedding in the upper respiratory tract lasted 11.4 days. The discharge rate was 79% and the death rate was 1%. 

Li et al. (Nov 2, 2020). Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of COVID-19 in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in Pediatrics. https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2020.591132