Systematic review of COVID‐19 in children shows milder cases and a better prognosis than adults

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Authors

Jonas F. Ludvigsson · Columbia University

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 has occurred in children, but they seemed to have a milder disease course and better prognosis than adults. Deaths were extremely rare.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Paediatrica

Volume 109, Issue 6, pp. 1088-1095

DOI: 10.1111/apa.15270

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