Croup Associated With SARS-CoV-2: Pediatric Laryngotracheitis During the Omicron Surge.

Sujit SharmaBeesan AghaCarlos DelgadoKaren WalsonCharles WoodsMark D GonzalezRobert JerrisGregory SysynJames BeiterSatoshi KamidaniChristina A Rostad

Published in: Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (2022)

In this retrospective analysis, we describe weekly croup and corresponding viral prevalence patterns in a pediatric quaternary care system in metropolitan Atlanta. We characterize a series of 24 patients with croup associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection and show that this clinical presentation increased substantially in frequency during the period of high Omicron vs Delta transmission.

Keyphrases

sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
healthcare
palliative care
risk factors
quality improvement
young adults
coronavirus disease