Author/Authors :
Seyedi, Javad Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Shojaeian, Reza Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Hiradfar, Mehran Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran , Mohammadipour, Ahmad Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran , Alamdaran, Ali Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Abstract :
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak initiated inWuhan, China and has spread rapidly all around the world and labeled
as a pandemic with almost 168,000 infected cases and 6,500 deaths globally up to March 16, 2020. It is believed that children are
less likely than adults to be infected with COVID-19. In this review, we discuss different aspects of COVID-19 infection in pediatrics.
COVID-19 in pediatrics occurs in the early stages of its outbreak at a high rate with a family cluster pattern mainly. Children infected
with COVID-19 are mostly asymptomatic carriers and the main potential causes of the spread and transmission of the disease in communities.
Asymptomatic children with no underlying disease or red flags should follow home isolation protocols. Children with
red flags, comorbidities and risk factors or those with severe pneumonia must be admitted to the hospitals. Children’s hospitals
should be equipped with the acute respiratory diseases ward, quarantine rooms, and intensive care unit to protect other patients
and health care staff during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Keywords :
Coronavirus , COVID-19 , Neonates , Pediatrics
