Differences in clinical characteristics of early-onset and late-onset severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections in neonates

Conclusion: The clinical symptoms and rates of pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection in neonates differed between the early-onset and late-onset groups. Different clinical management is necessary for neonates with early-onset and late-onset SARS-CoV-2 infections.What is Known:• Neonates are susceptible to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).• Differences in clinical characteristics of early-onset and late-onset SARS-CoV-2 infections in neonates remain unclear.What is New:• Fever and cough were the most common symptoms among neonates with late-onset infection.• Neonates with late-onset SARS-CoV-2 infection were more likely to develop pneumonia.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research