COVID-19 in immunocompromised children and adolescents

Since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) became a global pandemic, concerns have arisen regarding the risks of COVID-19 in immunocompromised children and adolescents. Here we aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes and risks of severe COVID-19 in immunocompromised pediatric patients. Previous studi...

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Main Authors: Byung Ok Kwak, Byung Wook Eun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Pediatric Society 2023-05-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://www.e-cep.org/upload/pdf/cep-2022-00878.pdf
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Summary:Since coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) became a global pandemic, concerns have arisen regarding the risks of COVID-19 in immunocompromised children and adolescents. Here we aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes and risks of severe COVID-19 in immunocompromised pediatric patients. Previous studies reported that most children and adolescents receiving immunosuppressive medications have clinical presentations and favorable outcomes similar to those of the general pediatric population. Treatments and access to health services should not be interrupted in these populations, and continuous monitoring of the potential impact of variant strains on the risk of immunocompromised pediatric patients is warranted.
ISSN:2713-4148