Comparative analysis of croup severity and treatment in pediatric patient: a study of COVID-19 positive vs. negative cases during peak Omicron
Children with croup during the Omicron surge exhibited increased symptom severity, required more intensive treatment, and experienced longer hospital stays compared to those without COVID-19. These findings emphasize the need for heightened clinical awareness and tailored management strategies for Omicron-related croup in pediatric populations.
Authors
- Seyed Hossein Mirlohi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5002-6925)
- Niloofar Ghanbari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5573-5245)
- Fatemeh Pourjoula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1835-1789)
Institutions
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-03-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05536-5
- Primary Topic
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00