COVID-19 related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C): A case series from Ethiopia
Ethiop. Med. j
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61(2): 199-201, 2023. tables
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ABSTRACT
Background:
One in hventy ofpeople qffected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have been children and adolescents. A unique complication in this age group is the Multi-inflammatory syndrome associated Il'ith COVID-19 (MS-C). We report a single-center case series ofchildren diagnosed with MS-Cfrom Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Case descriptions This case series describes the clinical presentation and treatment outcomes offour male patients presenting at a mean age of3 years and 11 months. Allfulfilled the World Health Organization case definition criteria for the Multi-inflammatomy syndrome associated 'Vith COVID-19. All "'ere not eligible for vaccinations against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) at the time oftheir diagnosis. They were treated with varying combinations of intravenous immunoglobulin, aspirin, and corticosteroids, and all recovered upon completion oftheirfollow-up period.Conclusion:
Cases of Multi-inflammatomy syndrome associated with COVID-19 are often misdiagnosed. This case series highlights when to consider such a diagnosis and its therapeutic options
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Asunto principal:
Inmunoglobulinas
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Aspirina
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Corticoesteroides
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Ethiop. Med. j
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
American medical center, Addis Ababa/ET
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New leaf fertility center, Addis Ababa/ET
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St. Peter's referral hospital, Addis Ababa/ET
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Suisse Clinic, Addis Ababa/ET
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