COVID 19 in Pediatric Oncology Patients: Clinical course and Outcomes
from a tertiary care Centre in North India
Abstract
Children with COVID-19 have milder disease with better outcomes as
compared to adults. Whilst adults especially with hematological
malignancies have a more severe illness with high mortality, data on
children with cancer is still evolving. We aim to describe the clinical
profile and outcome of pediatric oncology patients with COVID-19
infection over the last 14 months. Fifty out of 252 patients on active
treatment in the unit had documented COVID-19 infection. Severe disease
was seen in 4% cases with one mortality. Children with cancer appear to
be at higher risk of severe disease as compared to general pediatric
population.