Publications by authors named "Mareli Nieuwoudt"
S Afr J Infect Dis
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Limited data on South African children hospitalized with COVID-19 exist, particularly in lower-level district hospitals.
- The study finds that young age, especially in infants exposed to HIV or born prematurely, significantly increases the risk of severe COVID-19 hospitalization.
- A notable number of children admitted also have tuberculosis, indicating a concerning link between viral infections like COVID-19 and childhood tuberculosis.
