Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and respiratory syncytial virus coinfection in children
10.24171/j.phrp.2021.0140
- Author:
Milad ZANDI
1
;
Saber SOLTANI
;
Mona FANI
;
Samaneh ABBASI
;
Saeedeh EBRAHIMI
;
Ali RAMEZANI
Author Information
1. Department of Virology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:
Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives
2021;12(5):286-292
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which has infected many people around the world. Children are considered an important target group for SARS-CoV-2, as well as other viral infections such as respiratory syncytial virus infection. Both SARS-CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial virus can affect the respiratory tract. Coinfection of SARS-CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial virus can pose significant challenges in terms of diagnosis and treatment in children. This review compares the symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus infection in children.
