Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Associated With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 in an 8-Week-Old Infant.
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc
; 9(6): 781-784, 2020 Dec 31.
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| ID: mdl-33175159
ABSTRACT
We describe an 8-week-old infant with severe gastrointestinal symptoms, significant hypoalbuminemia, and mild carditis following asymptomatic infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The infant's symptoms, including their temporal appearance, were consistent with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). A unique finding on colonic histology which may shed light on the pathogenesis of MIS-C was identified. The patient improved significantly following several anti-inflammatory treatments. The lag between the presentation of MIS-C and initial SARS-CoV-2 exposure, which may often be asymptomatic, together with the young age of our patient, makes this a challenging diagnosis. Clinicians should be aware of this entity, even in the neonatal and infantile age groups, to facilitate timely identification and treatment.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome de Resposta Inflamatória Sistêmica
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article
País de afiliação:
Israel