Epidemiology and clinical spectrum of COVID19 infection in a Tunisian pediatric population

Authors

  • I Maaloul (1) Dept of pediatrics, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (2) Dept of community medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (3) Laboratory of virology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Sfax ; (4) Dept of pediatric emergency/ICU, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax Author
  • J Jedidi (1) Dept of pediatrics, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (2) Dept of community medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (3) Laboratory of virology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Sfax ; (4) Dept of pediatric emergency/ICU, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax Author
  • H Aloulou (1) Dept of pediatrics, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (2) Dept of community medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (3) Laboratory of virology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Sfax ; (4) Dept of pediatric emergency/ICU, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax Author
  • S Gargouri (1) Dept of pediatrics, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (2) Dept of community medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (3) Laboratory of virology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Sfax ; (4) Dept of pediatric emergency/ICU, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax Author
  • A Elleuch (1) Dept of pediatrics, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (2) Dept of community medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (3) Laboratory of virology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Sfax ; (4) Dept of pediatric emergency/ICU, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax Author
  • A Mahfoudh (1) Dept of pediatrics, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (2) Dept of community medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (3) Laboratory of virology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Sfax ; (4) Dept of pediatric emergency/ICU, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax Author
  • H Karray (1) Dept of pediatrics, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (2) Dept of community medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (3) Laboratory of virology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Sfax ; (4) Dept of pediatric emergency/ICU, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax Author
  • J Damak (1) Dept of pediatrics, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (2) Dept of community medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (3) Laboratory of virology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Sfax ; (4) Dept of pediatric emergency/ICU, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax Author
  • S Ben Ameur (1) Dept of pediatrics, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (2) Dept of community medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (3) Laboratory of virology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Sfax ; (4) Dept of pediatric emergency/ICU, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax Author
  • TH Kamoun (1) Dept of pediatrics, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (2) Dept of community medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax ; (3) Laboratory of virology, Habib Bourguiba Hospital, Sfax ; (4) Dept of pediatric emergency/ICU, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Sfax Author

Keywords:

COVID19 infection, child, epidemiology, outcome

Abstract

Objective: describe epidemiological data, symptoms profiles and management of children with confirmed COVID19 and assess risk factors of fatal issue. 60 children included; 34 boys, 26 girls, median age 22 months. 10 patients died (16.6%). Comorbidities were found in 38.3% of cases. Most common symptoms: fever (75%), respiratory distress (68.3%), digestive signs (38.3%). Management: oxygen therapy (61.7%), mechanical ventilation (23.3%), antibiotics (95%), corticosteroids (51.7%), hydroxychloroquine (35%). Mortality risk factors: age < 1 year, comorbidities, need for mechanical ventilation.

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Published

2021-12-31

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No. 24 (2021): October - December 2021

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Original Article

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