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- 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.
Article Abstract
Unlabelled: Limited data exist on South African children hospitalised with COVID-19 in district hospitals. We describe the presentation and outcomes of children admitted to a level 1 and 2 hospital and compare this with children admitted to a level 2 and 3 hospital.
Contribution: This study highlights that young age is an important risk factor for hospitalisation with severe COVID-19. Infants with HIV exposure and prematurity are disproportionately represented among admissions. Furthermore, we notice a high number of children with current or new tuberculosis confirming the interplay between viral infections and childhood tuberculosis.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11304354 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajid.v39i1.580 | DOI Listing |
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