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. 2022 May;17(8):577-588.
doi: 10.2217/fmb-2021-0285. Epub 2022 Apr 1.

Clinical characteristics, activity levels and mental health problems in children with long coronavirus disease: a survey of 510 children

Danilo Buonsenso  1   2   3 , Ferran Espuny Pujol  4 , Daniel Munblit  5   6 , Davide Pata  1   3 , Sammie McFarland  7 , Frances K Simpson  7   8
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Clinical characteristics, activity levels and mental health problems in children with long coronavirus disease: a survey of 510 children

Danilo Buonsenso et al. Future Microbiol. 2022 May.

Abstract

Background: Whether long coronavirus disease pertains to children as well is not yet clear. Methods: The authors performed a survey in children suffering from persistent symptoms since initial infection. A total of 510 children infected between January 2020 and January 2021 were included. Results: Symptoms such as fatigue, headache, muscle and joint pain, rashes and heart palpitations and issues such as lack of concentration and short-term memory problems were particularly frequent and confirm previous observations, suggesting that they may characterize this condition. Conclusion: A better comprehension of long coronavirus disease is urgently needed.

Keywords: children; long COVID; neuropsychiatric symptoms; prolonged symptoms; survey.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Age of respondents at COVID-19 infection (A) and time from infection at date of response to the ‘Long COVID Kids Rapid Survey 2’ questionnaire (B).
Figure 2.
Figure 2.. Changes reported since COVID-19 infection by confirmation of infection (A) and pre-existing conditions (B).
Figure 3.
Figure 3.. Mental health/cognitive issues since COVID-19 infection (multiple issues per child were usual).
By confirmation of infection (A) and pre-existing conditions (B).
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