The impact of COVID-19 on the pediatric solid organ transplant population

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Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has significantly impacted all aspects of healthcare including solid organ transplantation. In this review, we discuss the specific impact of COVID-19 on the pediatric solid organ transplant population including access to grafts for pediatric transplant candidates as well as COVID-19 disease manifestations in pediatric transplant recipients. We address the current knowledge of prevention and management of COVID-19 in pediatric transplant recipients and provide additional information regarding social distancing, infection prevention and return to school.

Keywords

COVID-19
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2
SARS-CoV2
Pediatric solid organ transplantation
Vaccination
Return to school

Abbreviations

AST
American Society of Transplantation
COVID-19
coronavirus disease 2019
ICU
intensive care unit
SARS-CoV-2
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
SOT
solid organ transplant

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