COVID-19 Disease in Children: Clinical Course, Diagnosis and Treatment Overview and Literature Data Compilation

Abstract

When compared with SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2 is a highly contagious infection agent. Although MERS-CoV infection is known to have higher mortality, SARS-CoV-2 has spread to many people all over the world in a very short time. In addition to this, SARS-CoV-2 (like SARS-CoV and MERS) infects less children and results in milder clinic than in adults. Although the reason of it is not known, difference in their immunities or being less likely to be exposed to the source of the infection is thought to be the reason. However, it should not be forgotten that children can contribute to the spread of infection among adults and population, along with being mostly asymptomatic.