Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is more common than previously thought. This pediatric illness occurs 2 to 6 weeks after being infected with COVID-19.
found. The illness is rare, but it causes dangerous multi-organ dysfunction and frequently requires a stay in the intensive care unit. The CDC says there have been at least 9,333 cases nationwide and 76 deaths from MIS-C.
Published Thursday by JAMA Network Open, the analysis was powered by improved data extracted from hospital billing systems. Previous analyses of MIS-C were limited to voluntarily reported cases, which is likely the reason for the undercount.companion editorial Differences in MIS-C cases were also found based on children’s race and ethnicity. Black patients were more likely to have severe cases affecting more organs, compared to white patients.
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