Multisystem inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19 from the pediatric emergency physician's point of view.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a rare and challenging diagnosis requiring early treatment. The diagnostic criteria involve clinical, laboratory, and complementary tests. This review aims to draw pediatrician attention to this diagnosis, suggesting early treatment strategies, and proposing a pediatric emergency care flowchart.

Sources

The PubMed/MEDLINE/WHO COVID-19 databases were reviewed for original and review articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case series, and recommendations from medical societies and health organizations published through July 3, 2020. The reference lists of the selected articles were manually searched to identify any additional articles.

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SUBMITTER: Simon Junior H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7486073 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature