AUTHOR=Lobritto Steven , Danziger-Isakov Lara , Michaels Marian G. , Mazariegos George V. 

TITLE=Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Pediatrics and Pediatric Transplantation Programs

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Pediatrics

VOLUME=8

YEAR=2020

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pediatrics/articles/10.3389/fped.2020.612627

DOI=10.3389/fped.2020.612627

ISSN=2296-2360

ABSTRACT=<p>COVID-19 has dramatically altered the health care landscape and disrupted global health and world economics in ways that are still being measured. Its impact on children with chronic conditions or those undergoing transplantation is evolving. The organ specific manifestations in children will be reviewed and treatment strategies outlined. The impact on pediatric transplantation in the United States over the initial 6 months of the pandemic has shown significant regional variation and lags persist in resumption of normal transplant activity, particularly for living related transplantation. Finally, guidelines regarding return to school will be discussed.</p>