Epidemiology, characteristics and outcome of children hospitalized with COVID-19 in Oman: A multicenter cohort study

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Authors

Laila Al Yazidi · Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Zaid Al Hinai · Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Badriya Al Waili · Royal Hospital

Hilal Al Hashami · Royal Hospital

Mohammed Al Reesi · Sohar University

Farhana Al Othmani · Royal Hospital

Balqees Al Noobi ·

Abstract

Most of the children hospitalized with COVID-19 had a mild course and a satisfactory outcome. Sickle cell disease is the most common comorbidity associated with pediatric admission of COVID-19 in Oman.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

Volume 104, pp. 655-660

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.01.036

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