Clinical characteristics, activity levels and mental health problems in children with long coronavirus disease: a survey of 510 children.

Background

Whether long coronavirus disease pertains to children as well is not yet clear.

Methods

The authors performed a survey in children suffering from persistent symptoms since initial infection. A total of 510 children infected between January 2020 and January 2021 were included.

Results

Symptoms such as fatigue, headache, muscle and joint pain, rashes and heart palpitations and issues such as lack of concentration and short-term memory problems were particularly frequent and confirm previous observations, suggesting that they may characterize this condition.

Conclusion

A better comprehension of long coronavirus disease is urgently needed.