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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a postinfectious hyperinflammatory disorder linked to COVID-19 infection.
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MIS-C is characterized by persistent fever, shock, multiorgan involvement, and severe cardiovascular complications.
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Management of MIS-C includes supportive care, hemodynamic stabilization, and immunomodulatory therapies like IVIG and corticosteroids.
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The incidence of MIS-C is approximately 5 cases per million person-months in children following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Long-term follow-up is crucial for monitoring potential cardiac, gastrointestinal, and neurologic complications post-MIS-C.