Characteristics of COVID-19-associated multisystemic inflammatory syndrome in children treated in a Peruvian hospital, 2020-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Motivation for the study. There are few studies describing the variation of COVID-19-associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) in Peru across pandemic waves.

Background

Main findings. Cases of MIS-C decreased during the first three years of the pandemic, with higher frequency in the second wave with clinical features similar to Kawasaki disease.

Background

Implications. MIS-C is a post-infectious complication of SARS-CoV-2. Its diagnostic suspicion is important weeks after peak infections, especially in children who have not yet received COVID-19 vaccines.

Background

This study aimed to describe the characteristics of multisystemic inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 (MIS-C) in the first three years of the pandemic in children i

SUBMITTER: Atamari-Anahui N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11495924 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature