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COVID-19 in children across three Asian cosmopolitan regions

Gilbert T. Chuaa Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0333-0059
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Xiaoli Xiongb Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1902-3694
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Eun Hwa Choic Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Mi Seon Hand Department of Pediatrics, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Sung Hee Change Department of Pediatrics, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Byoung Lo Jinf Department of Pediatrics, Hongseong Medical Center, Hongseong, Korea
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Eun Joo Leeg Department of Pediatrics, Seongnam Citizens Medical Center, Seongnam, Korea
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Baek Nam Kimh Department of Pediatrics, Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Ansung Hospital, Ansung, Korea
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Min Kyoung Kimi Department of Pediatrics, Seonam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Kihyun Dooj Department of Pediatrics, Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center Icheon Hospital, Icheon, Korea
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Ju Hee Seok Department of Pediatrics, Dankook University Hospital, Cheonan, Korea
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Yae Jean Kiml Department of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Yeo Jin Kimm Department of Pediatrics, Masan Medical Center, Changwon, Korea
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Ji Young Parkn Department of Pediatrics, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Sun Bok Suho Department of Pediatrics, Busan Medical Center, Busan, Korea
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Hyunju Leep Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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Eun Young Choq Department of Pediatrics, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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Dong Hyun Kimr Department of Pediatrics, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, KoreaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9883-0229
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Jong Min Kims Department of Pediatrics, Myongji Hospital,Goyang, Korea
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Hye Young Kimt Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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Su Eun Parku Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children’s Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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Joon Kee Leev Department of Pediatrics, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Korea
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Dae Sun Jow Department of Pediatrics, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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Seung Man Chox Department of Pediatrics, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, KoreaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3496-5874
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Jae Hong Choiy Department of Pediatrics, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea
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Kyo Jin Jou Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University Children’s Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
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Young June Choeaa Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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Ki Hwan Kimab Department of Pediatrics, Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, KoreaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6145-3909
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Shuiqing Chiac Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7537-0255
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Shao-tao Tangac Department of Pediatric Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1851-0610
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Huan Qinad Institute of Maternal and Child Health, Wuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7371-503X
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Li Shan Zhoub Department of Integrated Chinese and Western Medicine, Wuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0203-4306
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Peng Chenae Department of Respiratory Medicine, Wuhan Children’s Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6145-3730
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Joshua Sung Chih Wongaf Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4815-5821
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Kate Ching Ching Chanag Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7272-8285
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Felix Yat Sun Yauah Department of Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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Shu Yan Lamai Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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Calvin Chit Kwong Chowaj Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, United Christian Hospital, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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Tak Wai Wongak Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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Victor Chi-man Chanal Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Pamela Youle Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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Grace Wing Kit Poona Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China;am Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5087-1478
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Chun Bong Chowa Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China;af Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
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Wilfred H. S. Wonga Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8396-2368
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Yu Lung Laua Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4780-0289
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Godfrey Chi Fung Chana Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5032-8985
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Celine S. L. Chuia Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China;an Centre for Safe Medication Practice and Research, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1513-8726
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Xue Lian Centre for Safe Medication Practice and Research, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China;ao Department of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4836-7808
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Marco Hok Kung Hoa Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1802-2120
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Ian C. K. Wongan Centre for Safe Medication Practice and Research, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China;ap Research Department of Practice and Policy, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College, London, UKORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8242-0014
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Paul Kwong Hang Tamaq Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China;ar Dr. Li Dak Sum Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong-Karolinska, Institute Collaboration in Regenerative Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6231-3035
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Kelvin K. W. Toas Department of Microbiology, Carol Yu Centre for Infection, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1921-5824
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Jong Hyun Kimat Department of Pediatrics, St. Vincent’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, KoreaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Patrick Ipa Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Mike Yat Wah Kwanaf Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 2588-2596 | Received 17 Sep 2020, Accepted 01 Nov 2020, Published online: 04 Dec 2020

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