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An In vitro Model to Study Immune Responses of Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells to Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Published on: December 10, 2013
[Hyperinflammatory immune response syndrome PIMS-TS]
Magdalena Müller-Groen1, Gian Flury2
1Departement ANIR, Institut für Anästhesiologie, Kantonsspital Graubünden, Chur.
Insights
Pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome temporally associated with SARS-CoV-2 (PIMS-TS) is a rare condition in children following COVID-19. Early intensive care and methylprednisolone treatment lead to low mortality and long-term issues.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric immunology
- Infectious disease epidemiology
Background:
- Pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome temporally associated with SARS-CoV-2 (PIMS-TS) is a rare hyperinflammatory condition.
- It typically manifests 2-6 weeks post-SARS-CoV-2 infection, primarily affecting schoolchildren.
- Common symptoms include fever, gastrointestinal issues, cardiovascular dysfunction, and neurological signs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the clinical presentation and management of PIMS-TS.
- To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical signs and diagnostic criteria for PIMS-TS.
- Analysis of treatment protocols, including intensive care and methylprednisolone administration.
Main Results:
- PIMS-TS presents with diverse symptoms affecting multiple organ systems.
- Diagnostic criteria can vary among different authors.
- Intensive care with circulatory support and methylprednisolone is an effective treatment.
Conclusions:
- PIMS-TS requires prompt recognition and management.
- Effective treatment strategies contribute to favorable patient outcomes with low mortality and long-term consequences.
Introduction:
PIMS-TS is a rare hyperinflammatory immune response syndrome, usually occurring two to six weeks after SARS-CoV-2 infection, which mainly affects schoolchildren and is often associated with the need for intensive care (2). The most common clinical signs are high fever, gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, cardiovascular dysfunction (impaired LVEF, hypotension, shock) and neurological symptoms such as headache and encephalopathy (1, 2, 4). The definition criteria include various clinical and laboratory parameters, which vary slightly depending on the authors (4, 6, 7). With intensive care treatment with circulatory support and administration of methylprednisolone, mortality and long-term consequences remain low.
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