Managing COVID-19 infection in pediatric patients: Posted may 1, 2020

Abstract

Children are less likely to be infected with SARS-CoV-2 than adults and often have a milder course of illness and a lower case fatality rate. Children account for an estimated 1% to 5% of those diagnosed with COVID-19.1 Even so, pre-school-aged children, infants, and children with underlying health conditions may still be at risk for severe disease and complications.2 Unique aspects of COVID-19 presentation and course in children and possible vertical transmission to newborns from COVID-19-positive mothers are discussed.