CONCLUSIONS
SARS-CoV-2 CAP is associated with more use of advanced respiratory
support than other viral-associated CAP, and is also related to lower
leukocyte and lymphocyte counts, less wheezing or shortness of breath
and lower CRP. Nevertheless, the overall prognosis is usually good.
Although we found some significant differences, many clinical and
analytical findings often overlapped. Given that PCR can remain positive
for some weeks in children with a positive detection of SARS-CoV-2, we
should not automatically exclude the possibility of other viral
pathogens.