Clinical Evaluation and Identification of Human Coronavirus Infections in Children with Acute Respiratory Infections in Xiamen, China, 2022–2024 - Scorecard - MDSpire

Clinical Evaluation and Identification of Human Coronavirus Infections in Children with Acute Respiratory Infections in Xiamen, China, 2022–2024

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  • Xiu-Ping Liu

  • Hao Chen

  • Li Yao

  • Wei Su

  • February 9, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Clinical Evaluation and Identification of Human Coronavirus Infections in Children with Acute Respiratory Infections in Xiamen, China, 2022–2024

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsAssociated with upper respiratory tract symptoms; may involve lower respiratory tract in pediatric and immunocompromised populations, leading to conditions like bronchitis and pneumonia.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • HCoV detected in 147 cases (0.93%) among 15,281 pediatric ARTI patients.
  • Primary diagnoses for HCoV infections included bronchopneumonia (41.3%) and acute bronchitis (28.8%).
  • Wheezing was a significant clinical manifestation in HCoV-positive patients, indicating potential for severe respiratory distress.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Symptomatic treatment based on clinical presentation.
    • Consider antiviral therapies if indicated and available.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Children hospitalized with acute respiratory tract infections.

        Focus on symptomatic relief and monitoring for complications.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Integrate public health strategies for managing HCoV infections, such as vaccination and public awareness campaigns.
        • Utilize laboratory testing for accurate diagnosis of respiratory viruses.

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