Evaluation of the novel coronavirus disease in Turkish Children;
Preliminary Outcomes
Abstract
Background: The novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) can progress with
mild to moderate or self-limiting clinical findings in children. The aim
of this study was to investigate the disease features of Covid-19 in
Turkish children. Methods: Children diagnosed by the method of RT-PCR
for Covid-19 at the Dicle University Department of Pediatric, between
April and June 2020, were evaluated. Hospital records were investigated
retrospectively. Results: One hundred and five patients children with
the mean age of 108.64±65.61 were enrolled in this study. The most
common cause of transmission in pediatric patients was contacting with a
family member diagnosed with COVID-19 (n=91, 86.7%).The most common
admission complaints were dry cough (n=17, 16.2%), fever (n=16,
15.2%), lassitude and fatigue (n=14, 13.3%) respectively. More than 95
% of all children with Covid-19 had asymptomatic, mild, or moderate
cases. CRP was identified only independent factor associated with long
duration of hospitalization. Conclusion: The results of this study show
preliminary results of a study investigating the effect of Covid-19 on
Turkish children. A clear understanding of the local epidemiology of
corona virus infections and identification of risk factors is critical
for the successful implementation of the prevention and control program.