Molecular characterization of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron clade and clinical presentation in children
Since its emergence, SARS-CoV-2 Omicron clade showed marked degree of variability and different clinical presentation compared with previous clades. Here we defined circulation dynamics of Omicron lineages, as well as their clinical impact in 657 children aged =12 years diagnosed for SARS-CoV-2 infection in Rome, Italy between December 2021 and November 2022.