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A comparison of Kawasaki Disease and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children
Philip A Wessels1, Michael A Bingler2
1Department of Pediatrics, Division of Residency, Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando, FL, United States of America.
Background:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic a novel disease has emerged, multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). It presents post virally after a COVID-19 infection, and its clinical presentation and symptoms are very similar to Kawasaki Disease (KD).
Aim Of Review:
The objective of this review is to compare and contrast differences of Kawasaki Disease and MIS-C.
Key Scientific Concepts Of The Review:
Kawasaki Disease and MIS-C are very similar in clinical presentation and symptomatology. Understanding the diagnostic criteria is crucial to making an accurate diagnosis. Treatments in Kawasaki Disease are established, while in MIS-C treatment protocols are continuing to develop. Careful history taking and laboratory marker analysis should guide the clinician to accurate diagnosis.
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