This study examined the epidemiological characteristics of 2143 pediatric patients with COVID-19 in China. The key findings were:
1) Children of all ages appeared susceptible to COVID-19, with no significant gender difference. Clinical manifestations were generally less severe than adults.
2) Young children, especially infants, were more vulnerable to infection. The severity increased with younger age.
3) Over 90% of pediatric cases were asymptomatic, mild, or moderate. The median time from illness onset to diagnosis was 2 days.
4) Most pediatric cases were in Hubei province and surrounding areas, indicating rapid spread from Hubei. The number of cases peaked in early February and then declined.
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Yuanyuan Dong, Xi Mo, Yabin Hu, Xin Qi, Fang Jiang, Zhongyi Jiang and Shilu Tong
Disease in China
Epidemiological Characteristics of 2143 Pediatric Patients With 2019 Coronavirus
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