COVID-19-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children – United States, March-July 2020

August 14, 2020

Godfred-Cato S, Bryant B, Leung J, et al.

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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare condition that occurs two to four weeks after children and adolescents experience acute COVID-19. Of 565 patients with MIS-C who were tested for COVID-19, 99.1% received a positive RT-PCR or serology test result. Effects of MIS-C include gastrointestinal symptoms, inflammation, heart complications, and shock. In order to deliver appropriate and timely care, it is crucial to identify and diagnose MIS-C from COVID-19 and other inflammatory diseases.

Godfred-Cato S, Bryant B, Leung J, et al. COVID-19–Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children — United States, March–July 2020. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2020; 69. DOI:10.15585/mmwr.mm6932e2.

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