SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 (Omicron) Variant Causes an Unprecedented Surge in Children Hospitalizations and Distinct Clinical Presentation Compared to the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant

• Main Authors: Jessica Taytard (Author), Blandine Prevost (Author), Aurélie Schnuriger (Author), Guillaume Aubertin (Author), Laura Berdah (Author), Lauren Bitton (Author), Audrey Dupond-Athenor (Author), Guillaume Thouvenin (Author), Nadia Nathan (Author), Harriet Corvol (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundIn the midst of successive waves of SARS-CoV-2 variants, the B.1.1.529 (omicron) variant has recently caused a surge in pediatric infections and hospitalizations. This study aimed to describe and compare the symptoms, explorations, treatment and evolution of COVID-19 in hospitalized childr...