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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.

Authors :
Waseem M
Shariff MA
Lim CA
Nunez J
Narayanan N
Patel K
Tay ET
Source :
The western journal of emergency medicine [West J Emerg Med] 2022 Jul 11; Vol. 23 (4), pp. 505-513. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jul 11.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is an uncommon but emerging syndrome related to SARS-CoV-2 infection. While the presentation of MIS-C is generally delayed after exposure to the virus that causes coronavirus 2019, both MIS-C and Kawasaki disease (KD) share similar clinical features. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children poses a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge given the lack of definitive diagnostic tests and a paucity of evidence regarding treatment modalities. We review the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluations, and management of MIS-C and compare its clinical features to those of KD.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1936-9018
Volume :
23
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The western journal of emergency medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35980407
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5811/westjem.2022.3.55325