Long-term outcomes of pediatric infections: from traditional infectious diseases to long covid

TL;DR

This paper examines the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 and other infections in children, drawing insights from a post-covid unit in Rome.

Contribution

The paper provides insights into pediatric long covid and compares it to long-term effects of other infectious diseases.

Findings

Long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 in children are not well understood.

Lessons from a pediatric post-covid unit in Rome highlight the need for more research.

Long-term post-infectious effects are not unique to SARS-CoV-2.

Abstract

There is limited evidence available on the long-term impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children. In this article, the authors analyze the recent evidence on pediatric long covid and lessons learnt from a pediatric post-covid unit in Rome, Italy. To gain a better understanding of the concerns raised by parents and physicians in relation to the potential long-term consequences of this novel infection, it is important to recognize that long-term effect of a post-infectious disease is not a new phenomenon.

The authors analyze the recent evidence on pediatric long covid and lessons learnt from a pediatric post-covid unit in Rome, Italy. Also, we analyze the long-term effects of other infectious diseases.

An analysis of the recent evidence on pediatric long covid and lessons learnt from a pediatric post-covid unit in Rome, Italy.

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