Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children in New York State.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is associated with coronavirus disease 2019. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) established active, statewide surveillance to describe hospitalized patients with the syndrome.

Methods

Hospitals in New York State reported cases of Kawasaki's disease, toxic shock syndrome, myocarditis, and potential MIS-C in hospitalized patients younger than 21 years of age and sent medical records to the NYSDOH. We carried out descriptive analyses that summarized the clinical presentation, complications, and outcomes of patients who met the NYSDOH case definition for MIS-C between March 1 and May 10, 2020.

Results

As of May 10, 2020, a total of 191 potential cases were reported to the NYSDOH. Of 95 patien

SUBMITTER: Dufort EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7346766 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature