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Original Article

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children with COVID-19: Clinical Profile and Comparison in Two Age Groups

Veena K Mavila, Nandakumar M Kuppadakath, Maya C Chandroth, Amritha Mambally

Keywords : Intravenous immunoglobulin, Methylprednisolone, Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, Observational study, Shock

Citation Information : Mavila VK, Kuppadakath NM, Chandroth MC, Mambally A. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children with COVID-19: Clinical Profile and Comparison in Two Age Groups. Pediatr Inf Dis 2023; 5 (1):10-16.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10081-1389

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 15-04-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2023; The Author(s).


Abstract

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection may result in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). It manifests later in the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection and presents with higher severity. Aim: To describe the clinical spectrum of illness and to compare the clinical profile, management and outcome in two age groups; upto 5 years and >5 years. Materials and methods: Observational study. Children satisfying World Health Organization (WHO) MIS-C criteria admitted in the hospital during the study period were included in the study. Results: A total of 44 children were included in the study. The median age was 6.5 years, interquartile range (IQR) was 3.92 to 10 years. Gastrointestinal symptoms were the commonest presentation, 70.45%. Gastrointestinal symptoms and shock were seen in children of >5 years and the difference was statistically significant. Hyperferritinemia and lymphopenia were statistically significant in the older age group. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) was used in 88.24% of children up to 5 years of age group. Around 55.56% of children of >5 years were managed with steroids alone. Conclusion: The course and short-term outcome of MIS-C are generally favorable.


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