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Characteristics and Management of Children with COVID-19 in Turkey

Burcu Ceylan Cura Yayla1, Yasemin Özsürekçi2, Kübra Aykaç1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Health Science Turkey, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

Balkan Medical Journal
|September 1, 2020
PubMed

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This study analyzed 220 pediatric coronavirus disease-2019 cases in Turkey, finding that while most cases are mild, critical illness necessitates supportive care. Data aids understanding pediatric COVID-19 disease management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Limited data exists on pediatric coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) management strategies, especially in Turkey.
  • Understanding the disease course in children is crucial for effective healthcare planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To share data on pediatric COVID-19 patients in Turkey (under 18 years).
  • To contribute to the understanding of COVID-19's clinical presentation and management in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of medical records for pediatric patients (<18 years) diagnosed with COVID-19.
  • Data collected between March 11 and June 23, 2020, from admitted patients.

Main Results:

  • 220 pediatric COVID-19 patients evaluated; median age 10 years, 9.5% with comorbidities.
  • Severity distribution: 25.5% asymptomatic, 45% mild, 26.8% moderate, 2.7% critical/severe.
  • 0.9% required ECMO, 1.4% mechanical ventilation; 2.7% received targeted therapies (hydroxychloroquine/favipiravir).

Conclusions:

  • While pediatric COVID-19 often presents mildly, critical illness occurs and requires attention.
  • Preliminary observations suggest supportive care is the primary treatment strategy for pediatric COVID-19.
Abstract

Keywords:
COVID-19Turkeychildrenfavipiravirrefugees

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