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Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

Children can become ill with COVID-19, and sometimes they develop a rare but serious reaction called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

  • October 9, 2020

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    Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition linked to COVID-19, causing inflammation in multiple organs.

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    As of August 20, 2020, over 600 cases of MIS-C were reported in the U.S., predominantly affecting Hispanic and Black children.

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    MIS-C symptoms include fever, gastrointestinal issues, and signs of shock, with an average age of affected children being eight years.

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    MIS-C shares similarities with Kawasaki disease but presents with different age groups and more gastrointestinal symptoms.

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    The exact cause of MIS-C related to COVID-19 remains unknown, necessitating further research into its mechanisms and triggers.

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Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children

  • October 9, 2020

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