Neurological Manifestations of COVID-19 Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This observational cohort study aims to provide data on pediatric patients with neurological manifestations associated with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Methods

Patients aged <18 with neurologic symptoms and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection from January, 2021 to January, 2022 at the Dr. Sardjito Hospital in Yogyakarta, Indonesia were evaluated. We used WHO diagnostic criteria to classify patients as MIS-C or non-MIS-C. Demographic information, symptoms, and outcomes were compared between MIS-C and non-MIS-C groups.

Results

Between January, 2021 and January, 2022, 74 pediatric patients were considered eligible. More than half of the patients were fem

SUBMITTER: Herini ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10185982 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature