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01-03-2022 | Critical Care (R Pierce, Section Editor)

Long-Term Complications of COVID-19 Infection in Adolescents and Children

Authors: Keerthi Thallapureddy, Khyathi Thallapureddy, Erika Zerda, Neeraj Suresh, Deepak Kamat, Karthik Rajasekaran, Alvaro Moreira

Published in: Current Pediatrics Reports | Issue 1/2022

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Compared to adults, post-COVID-19 symptoms are uncommon and have not been thoroughly evaluated in children. This review summarizes the literature in terms of persistent symptoms in children and adolescents after SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Recent Findings

Children were less likely to develop long COVID when compared to adults. Older children (e.g., adolescents) and those who had symptomatic COVID-19 had a higher probability for long COVID.

Summary

Families and health care providers need to be aware of a new constellation of long COVID symptoms in the pediatric population. More evidence and time are needed to better understand the potential effects of long COVID-19 in children and adolescents. In comparison to adults, children are less likely to have persistent COVID-19 symptoms.

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Title: Long-Term Complications of COVID-19 Infection in Adolescents and Children
Authors: Keerthi Thallapureddy
Khyathi Thallapureddy
Erika Zerda
Neeraj Suresh
Deepak Kamat
Karthik Rajasekaran
Alvaro Moreira
Publication date: 01-03-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Pediatrics Reports / Issue 1/2022
Electronic ISSN: 2167-4841
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40124-021-00260-x

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Long-Term Complications of COVID-19 Infection in Adolescents and Children

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Recent Findings

Summary

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