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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

Muhammad Waseem1, Masood A Shariff1, C Anthoney Lim2

  • 1NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, Department of Emergency Medicine, New York City, New York.

The Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
|August 18, 2022
PubMed

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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare condition linked to SARS-CoV-2. This review compares MIS-C and Kawasaki disease (KD), highlighting diagnostic and treatment challenges for this emerging syndrome.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Rheumatology
  • Public health

Background:

  • Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is an emerging condition associated with SARS-CoV-2.
  • MIS-C shares clinical similarities with Kawasaki disease (KD).
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for MIS-C remain challenging due to limited evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluations, and management of MIS-C.
  • To compare the clinical features of MIS-C with those of Kawasaki disease (KD).

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of MIS-C and KD.
  • Comparative analysis of clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and treatment strategies.

Main Results:

  • MIS-C typically presents with delayed symptoms post-SARS-CoV-2 infection.
  • Overlap in clinical manifestations between MIS-C and KD necessitates careful differential diagnosis.
  • Current management strategies for MIS-C are based on limited evidence and expert consensus.

Conclusions:

  • MIS-C presents a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding the similarities and differences between MIS-C and KD is crucial for effective patient management.
  • Further research is needed to establish definitive diagnostic markers and evidence-based treatment guidelines for MIS-C.

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