New Study Identifies Distinct Long COVID Symptoms in Children and Adolescents

Research highlights different symptom patterns in youths, aiding future diagnostic tools and treatment strategies.

Children with long COVID often experience memory issues, sleep problems, and stomach pain.
Adolescents show more symptoms like loss of taste or smell, fatigue, and body pain.
The study involved over 5,300 participants, comparing infected and uninfected youths.
Current indices are not clinical tools but aim to guide further research and understanding.
Millions of children in the U.S. are estimated to suffer from long COVID, underscoring the need for tailored medical guidelines.