Coronavirus infection in children: epidemiological and clinical characteristics
https://doi.org/10.25789/YMJ.2022.78.17
Abstract
Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of coronavirus infection in hospitalized children were studied. The largest number of cases of coronavirus infection was registered among high schoolers, mainly boys. Children infected with SARS-CoV-2 have minimal tourist activity, low vaccination coverage against seasonal influenza; a variety of clinical manifestations is expressed in the moderate form of the disease.
About the Authors
V. N. PeregoedovaRussian Federation
Peregoedova Valentina Nikolaevna – Candidate of Medical Science, Associate Professor at the Pediatrics Department of Dental and Medical Faculties
I. K. Bogomolova
Russian Federation
Bogomolova Irina Kimovna – Doctor of Medical Science, Professor, Deputy Rector of Educational Work, Head of the Pediatrics Department of Dental and Medical Faculties
E. V. Ratsina
Russian Federation
Ratsina Ekaterina Vladimirovna – Candidate of Medical Science, Professor at the Department of Faculty Therapy
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For citations:
Peregoedova V.N., Bogomolova I.K., Ratsina E.V. Coronavirus infection in children: epidemiological and clinical characteristics. Yakut Medical Journal. 2022;(2):64-68. https://doi.org/10.25789/YMJ.2022.78.17