Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and adolescents after infection with SARS-CoV-2. / Multiorgan inflammatorisk syndrom hos barn og ungdom etter SARS-CoV-2-infeksjon.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome is a rare immune-mediated complication of infection with SARS-CoV-2 in children and adolescents. The patients can rapidly become seriously ill with high fever, gastrointestinal symptoms and cardiogenic shock. The goal of treatment is to ensure adequate circulation and prevent late complications by providing anti-inflammatory therapy.

Multiorgan inflammatory syndrome associated with SARS-CoV-2 in a child. / Multiorgan inflammatorisk syndrom assosiert med sars-CoV-2 hos et barn.

This case report describes a child with heart failure and incipient multiorgan failure following infection with SARS-CoV-2. This is not COVID-19, but a delayed immune response known as multiorgan inflammatory syndrome. We have treated a number of children with this condition, and similar cases have been reported internationally. Patients can quickly become seriously ill, with high fever, gastrointestinal symptoms and cardiogenic shock.