Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the study cohort
| Variables | Healthy children (n = 52) | COVID-19 children (n = 59) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y), median (IQR) | 5 (3, 8.5) | 4.8 (1.8, 7.9) |
| Male, n (%) | 16 (30.8) | 29 (49.2) |
| Child birth delivery method, n (%) | ||
| Cesarean section | 20 (38.5) | 26 (44.1) |
| Vaginal delivery | 32 (61.5) | 33 (55.9) |
| COVID-19 vaccination, n (%) | 19 (36.5) | 15 (25.4) |
| Symptoms at admission, n (%) | ||
| Fever | 48 (81.4) | |
| Cough | 27 (45.8) | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 (1.7) | |
| Diarrhea | 2 (3.4) | |
| Vomiting | 2 (3.4) | |
| Duration of diagnosis to recovery (d), median (IQR) | 12 (10, 14.5) | |
| Healthy adults (n = 25) | Asymptomatic caregivers (n = 50) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y), median (IQR) | 35 (31, 36) | 35 (32.5, 38.5) |
| Male, n (%) | 10 (40.0) | 14 (28.0) |
| COVID-19 vaccination, n (%) | 25 (100.0) | 46 (92.0) |
COVID-19 coronavirus disease 2019, IQR interquartile range