Prevalence and Presentation of Paediatric Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria. (6th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salako, Abideen; Odubela, Oluwatosin; Musari-Martins, Tomilola; Ezemelue, Priscilla; Gbaja-Biamila, Titilola; Opaneye, Babasola; James, Ayorinde; Oforomeh, Osaga; Osuolale, Kazeem; Musa, Adesola; Chukwu, Emelda; Rahman, Nurudeen; David, Agatha; Audu, Rosemary; Ezechi, Oliver; Salako, Babatunde
• Other Names: Mussa Alessandro Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of pediatrics. Volume 2021(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-10-06
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2021/2185161
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9740

Abstract

Abstract : Background . The objective of this study was to describe the prevalence and clinical features of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among children (≤18 years) evaluated for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection at a testing centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Methodology . This was a retrospective study. Data on the sociodemographic, clinical characteristics and SARS-CoV-2 results of participants at a modified drive-through centre for COVID-19 test sample collection over four months were retrieved from the electronic medical records (EMR). Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. Results . A total of 307 children (≤18 years) were evaluated in this review. The prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among the paediatric population was 16.3%. The median age (interquartile range (IQR)) was 9 (4–14) years. Common symptoms reported by the positive cases were fever (40.0%), cough (32.9%), sore throat (17.1%), and runny nose (15.7%). The majority of the positive cases had mild symptoms. Fever and sore throat were associated with the positive cases. Conclusion . Fever and sore throat were associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection among our cohort which buttresses the need for a high level of suspicion and clinical acumen in the management of common febrile diseases in paediatric settings.