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article · Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases

COVID-19 in children: Clinical presentation and hospital course at a district hospital in South Africa

20241 citationOpen accessStellenbosch University

Abstract

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.

Research topics

  • COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • COVID-19 and healthcare impacts

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DOI: 10.4102/sajid.v39i1.580

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