Similarities and differences between MIS-C and KD: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a new syndrome with some clinical manifestations similar to Kawasaki disease (KD), which is difficult to distinguish.

Objective

The study aimed to characterize the demographic characteristics, clinical characteristics, laboratory features, cardiac complications, and treatment of MIS-C compared with KD.

Study design

Studies were selected by searching the PubMed, EMBASE and so on before February 28, 2022. Statistical analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.4 software and STATA 14.0.

Results

Fourteen studies with 2928 participants were included. MIS-C patients tended to be older and there was no significant difference in the sex ratio. In terms of clinical characteristics, MIS-C patients we

SUBMITTER: Tong T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9721002 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature