A case report of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A) associated with heart failure.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a systemic inflammatory condition where various body organs, such as the heart, kidney, gastrointestinal organs, become inflamed. Several cases have been reported in children linking MIS-C with novel corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19); however, few cases have been reported in adults [multi-system inflammatory syndrome in adults (MIS-A)].

Case summary

A case of a 20-year-old male patient with a history of COVID-19 infection 2 months before presentation who presented with fever and acute right lower quadrant pain. Workup revealed right-sided mesenteric lymphadenopathy and mild colitis that was non-responsive to antibiotics. The patient was found to have significantly elevated inflammatory markers. He also d

SUBMITTER: Mittal N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8511808 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature