[Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in the mucosa of the appendices of children with COVID-19].

Unlabelled: Background. The novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) often manifests in children as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and some children develop acute appendicitis. To elucidate the role of SARS-CoV-2 in the development of acute appendicitis, a more detailed study of the presence of its genetic material in the tissue of the appendix.