Characteristics of Pediatric Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 During the Third Wave (omicron Variant) at a Referral Hospital in Peru

Overview

Journal Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica

Specialties General Medicine
Public Health

Date 2024 Jan 17

PMID 38232266

Authors

Giancarlo Alvarado-Gamarra

Vanessa Zarate-Campos

Jimena A Saavedra Diaz

Renato M Sanchez Julca

Andrea Tahua Vega

Aida Borcic

Alvaro Taype-Rondan

Luis Miguel Franchi Prato

Claudio F Lanata

Jesus Dominguez-Rojas

Raquel Garces-Ghilardi

Matilde Estupinan-Vigil

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Abstract

Motivation for the study. There are few reports on the clinical experience of the population infected with the omicron variant of COVID-19 in Latin America, particularly in pediatric population. Main findings. There was a rapid increase in the number of hospitalizations compared to previous waves, mainly due to respiratory conditions; most patients progressed favorably. Antibiotics and corticosteroids were the most used drugs. Implications. Studying the characteristics of children hospitalized during the third wave of COVID-19 in Peru may increase the knowledge of how the omicron variant affects this population group, which will allow comparisons with possible new waves or diseases.

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